2026 Awards
Brand Finance Recognition
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is one of the most recognizable hospitals among doctors in the U.S. and around the world, according to an annual survey. UH Cleveland Medical Center was ranked seventh in the U.S. and 15th globally in a survey of the strongest Academic Medical Center brands, according to Brand Finance, a London-based brand valuation consultancy.
Forbes America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2026
University Hospitals has been recognized by Forbes as one of the nation’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals in 2026, ranking No. 1 in Northeast Ohio, No. 3 in Ohio and No. 26 in the United States.
Innovation in Regulatory & Compliance Award by RLDatix
University Hospitals has been recognized by RLDatix with the Innovation in Regulatory & Compliance Award at the 2026 Connected Healthcare Summit. The award honors healthcare organizations that demonstrate excellence in compliance readiness, documentation quality, and proactive policy alignment driving safer care.
U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospital for 2026 – 2027
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital for 2026 – 2027 by U.S. News & World Report. In the 2026 – 2027 rankings, UH Rainbow earned a place among the top in nine pediatric specialties. UH Rainbow is the only children’s hospital in Northern Ohio to earn national recognition from U.S. News for more than 30 years.
Becker’s Hospital Review
Becker’s Hospital Review recognized University Hospitals in multiple categories in 2026:
