Boston Medical Center Named Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report

BOSTON — August 4, 2026 | Boston Medical Center has been named a 2026–2027 Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, with Boston Medical Center Health System earned recognition across all three of its hospitals for quality patient care and clinical excellence.

Boston Medical Center earned national rankings in four adult specialties, high performing designations in two adult specialties and high performing ratings in 11 procedures and conditions. BMC Brighton and BMC South earned a combined eight high performing ratings in procedures and conditions.

“These results are a testament to the expertise and dedication of our teams across Boston Medical Center, BMC Brighton, and BMC South,” said Alastair Bell, MD, MBA, president and CEO of Boston Medical Center Health System. “They show that clinical excellence and access can, and must, go hand in hand. Whether patients come to us for highly complex specialty treatment or care closer to home, we are focused on delivering exceptional care and improving health across the communities we serve.”

Boston Medical Center

Best Regional Hospital

Boston Medical Center received both the 2026–2027 Best Regional Hospital and Best Regional Hospital for Community Access designations. The Community Access designation recognizes hospitals that deliver high-quality care while reaching patients who may face barriers to accessing health services.

State and Metro Ranking

Boston Medical Center was recognized as the 5th ranked hospital in Massachusetts and the Boston Metro area, demonstrating our ability and commitment to providing local consumers access to nationally recognized clinical expertise.

Cancer Center Regional Ranking

Boston Medical Center earned the number four regional ranking for Cancer by U.S. News and World Report. This inaugural ranking was developed to help patients identify the best specialty care available closer to home.

Top 50 Rankings

Four specialties at Boston Medical Center ranked among the Top 50 and two additional specialties were designated high performing, underscoring the depth and excellence of specialized care available to patients with complex, high-risk needs at BMC Health System’s academic medical center.

• Geriatrics — No. 25
• Neurology & Neurosurgery — No. 27
• Urology — No. 38
• Gastroenterology & GI Surgery — No. 39
• Cancer — High Performing
• Diabetes & Endocrinology — High Performing

High Performing Procedures and Conditions

BMC also earned high performing designations in 11 procedures and conditions, reflecting high-quality care tailored for patients seeking local or regional treatment for specific conditions.

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Diabetes
• Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
• Heart Arrhythmia
• Heart Attack
• Heart Failure
• Kidney Failure
• Leukemia, Lymphoma &Myeloma
• Pacemaker Implantation
• Pneumonia
• Stroke

U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027 Best Hospitals’ “high performing” designation recognizes excellence in patient outcomes and quality of care within a particular specialty, procedure, or condition.

BMC Brighton and BMC South

High Performing Procedures and Conditions

BMC Brighton and BMC South each earned U.S. News high performing ratings in areas directly aligned with local community health needs. These recognitions are a testament to the top-tier care delivered right in the neighborhood.

BMC Brighton

• Aortic Valve Surgery
• Heart Arrhythmia
• Heart Attack
• Heart Bypass Surgery
• Kidney Failure
• Pacemaker Implantation

BMC South

• Diabetes
• Colon Cancer Surgery

BMC Health System’s commitment to advancing quality care and access is evident across the rankings and ratings, from nationally recognized adult specialty care at its academic medical center to achieving high performing designation for treatment of heart disease, diabetes, and other conditions at BMC Brighton and BMC South. By bringing together the capabilities of all three hospitals, the system is expanding access to expert care and helping more patients receive treatment closer to where they live.

U.S. News & World Report 2026-2027 Best Hospitals evaluates nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for its annual Best Hospitals rankings. The rankings and ratings are based largely on patient outcomes, along with other measures of hospital quality.

About Boston Medical Center Health System

Boston Medical Center Health System is an integrated academic healthcare system that models a new kind of excellence in healthcare where clinical and operational innovation meets health equity and access. BMC Health System is dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and access to care, partnering with our communities, and developing scalable approaches to restore and maintain health. With more than 15,000 dedicated employees, BMC Health System includes its founding academic medical center, Boston Medical Center, two hospitals in the community, WellSense Health Plan, and other health-enhancing entities serving patients and health plan members across New England and beyond.