The University of Kansas Hospital Named Best in Kansas City for 12 Consecutive Years

Kansas City, Kan. — For the 12^th consecutive year, The University of Kansas Hospital is the Best Hospital in Kansas City according to U.S. News & World Report. It is also the Best Hospital in Kansas for the 10^th time. It is the only hospital to ever receive these honors.

The University of Kansas Hospital is also nationally ranked among the nation’s top 50 hospitals in 7 specialties, more than any other hospital in the region. In addition, 3 specialties are ranked as high-performing, which places them among the nation’s top 10%.

U.S. News reviewed data from 4,523 hospitals to create this year’s rankings. Only 165 hospitals were recognized in 1 or more specialties.

U.S. News rankings are based on a data-driven analysis of performance measures, including patient outcomes, nursing quality and the range of programs offered in any 1 specialty. They are also based on program reputation. These rankings were created to help patients with the most complex conditions find the most advanced care.

The 2021-22 national rankings for The University of Kansas Hospital are:

• Cancer (#49). It’s the 10^th time this program has been recognized.
• Cardiology & Heart Surgery (#45, 2-way tie). It’s the 13^th time this program has made the top 50 list.
• Ear, Nose & Throat (#17). It’s the 11^th time this program has been recognized.
• Geriatrics (#24). This is the 11^th time geriatrics has made the list.
• Neurology & Neurosurgery (#30). This specialty was listed for the 10^th consecutive year.
• Pulmonology and Lung Cancer (#33). Pulmonology was ranked for the 12^th year in a row.
• Urology (#27). Urology made the list for the 10^th time.

The hospital is also listed as high performing in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery and Orthopedics, which means it scored in the top 10% of all hospitals receiving a score in these specialties.

“During the pandemic, patients and consumers have recognized the important role of healthcare teams and organizations more than ever before. While exceptional care of patients with COVID-19 has certainly been in the spotlight, our employees and physicians have also worked tirelessly to provide the very best care for thousands of other patients who chose The University of Kansas Hospital for routine care or treatment for complex conditions,” said Tammy Peterman, MS, RN, FAAN, president, Kansas City Division, and health system executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief nursing officer. “We are excited to once again be recognized as the best hospital in our city and state and alongside the best hospitals in the nation. Patients and families can trust the team at The University of Kansas Hospital to always provide the highest quality, safest care available anywhere.”

“Year after year, The University of Kansas Hospital is recognized as the Best Hospital in Kansas City, the Best Hospital in Kansas, and one of the best hospitals in the nation. Our consistent performance is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to providing the very best care for every patient and family,” said Bob Page, president and chief executive officer of The University of Kansas Health System. “U.S. News recognition is an important way to celebrate our employees and physicians for their incredible accomplishments, but winning awards is never our priority. Our greatest reward comes from making a difference in the health of our patients and communities every day.”