YNHH nationally ranked in 11 specialties by U.S. News & World Report

Yale New Haven Hospital continues to rank among the top hospitals in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual “America’s Best Hospitals” listing. Of the nearly 5,000 hospitals surveyed, YNHH ranks nationally in 11 of 16 specialties and number one in Connecticut.

“These rankings demonstrate our steadfast commitment and ability to deliver the latest medical treatments and the highest quality of care with our partners at Yale School of Medicine to our patients and families in the state, region and beyond,” said Christopher O’Connor, Yale New Haven Health CEO.

In addition to ranking sixth nationally in Psychiatry, YNHH ranked well in Obstetrics and Gynecology (#19), Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat) (#27), Geriatrics (#28), Diabetes and Endocrinology (#29), Pulmonology and Lung Surgery and Urology (tied at #31), Heart and Heart Surgery (#43), Cancer (#45), Neurology and Neurosurgery (#48) and Gastroenterology and GI Surgery (#50).

“Our world-class staff can take a great deal of pride in this national recognition,” said Katherine Heilpern, MD, YNHH president. “U.S. News has a rigorous methodology that looks at depth of clinical services, quality of care and patient outcomes. Earning national rankings in 11 specialties is a direct reflection of the excellence of our teams.”

The rankings rely on clinical data and an annual survey of specialists. The rankings methodology factors in objective measures such as risk-adjusted survival, discharge-to-home rates, patient volume and nursing quality. In addition, patient outcomes, clinical services and processes, compliance with best practices, and patient experience are considered. See the entire national listing at www.usnews.com/best-hospitals.