Becker's Healthcare June 5, 2024
U.S. News & World Report released its inaugural “Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access” list on June 5, highlighting 53 hospitals for their work to improve care in historically underserved communities.
The media company examined hospitals that received its “Best Regional Hospital” designation in 2023 to identify the 53 hospitals, which span 26 states. In addition to a “Best Regional Hospital” designation, all 53 hospitals met at least two of the following criteria, according to U.S. News:
- Had at least 40% of its patients from a community of greater socioeconomic deprivation (according to the Area Deprivation Index)
- Served at least 20% racial/ethnic minority patients or was in the highest tier in at least one of five measures...
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