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How U.S. News Is Redefining Best Hospitals Rankings with Ben Harder
04 August 2026

How U.S. News Is Redefining Best Hospitals Rankings with Ben Harder

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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In this episode, Ben Harder, Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis at U.S. News & World Report, discusses the evolution of the Best Hospitals rankings, including a greater emphasis on risk-adjusted patient outcomes and expanded regional specialty rankings. He also shares how hospital leaders can use the data to benchmark performance, identify improvement opportunities, and better communicate their strengths to patients.