The ‘Best Hospitals for Maternity,’ according to U.S. News

In its inaugural “Best Hospitals for Maternity” list, U.S. News & World Report recognized more than 200 hospitals as high performers.

Radio Advisory episode: We need to talk about maternal health in America

Methodology

For the list, U.S. News analyzed performance data from 2019 for 571 hospitals offering maternity care in the United States. Data was collected through a voluntary survey on maternity services that was sent to all participating hospitals, as well as CMS’ Care Compare.

Addressing the root causes of maternal health inequity

U.S. News evaluated participating hospitals on five measures, including:

• Scheduled early deliveries
• Cesarean section rates in low-risk women
• Newborn complications
• Rate of exclusive breast milk feeding
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