If you need specialized medical care, a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report highlights some of Georgia's top hospitals.
The publication recently released its 2026-27 Best Hospitals rankings, including a list of the state's highest-rated facilities. Here's what to know.
Which hospitals ranked as Georgia's best?
According to U.S. News & World Report, the top hospitals in Georgia are:
- Emory University Hospital
- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
- Emory St. Joseph's Hospital
- Emory University Hospital Midtown and Northside Hospital Cherokee
What specialties earned Emory national recognition?
Emory University Hospital, which topped the Georgia rankings, also earned national recognition in four specialties:
- Neurology/neurosurgery (No. 28)
- Geriatrics (No. 38)
- Urology (No. 39)
- Cancer (No. 45)
How were the rankings determined?
U.S. News said it evaluated hospitals using measures including:
- Risk-adjusted mortality rates
- Preventable complications
- Patient experience
The specialty, procedures and conditions rankings were based on patient outcomes using data from more than 800 million patient care records.
The publication said risk-adjusted outcome measures played a larger role in this year's
rankings than in previous years.
Is Emory hiring?
Emory Healthcare said it has openings for a variety of positions, including some at Emory University Hospital. Career opportunities are available through the health system's careers website.
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This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: What to know about Georgia's top hospitals in the latest rankings
