Allina Health’s Mercy Hospital named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2023 List

COON RAPIDS, Minn. (March 16, 2023) — Allina Health’s Mercy Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2023 List, awarded by Newsweek and Statista Inc. It is the second year in a row that Mercy Hospital has been named to the list.

 “Mercy Hospital’s place on this exclusive list is a well-deserved honor for our team of outstanding care providers. It reflects the high-quality, patient-centered care our community has come to expect from us,” said Jill Ostrem, president, Allina Health Mercy Hospital . “Mercy Hospital physicians and staff are dedicated to Allina Health’s commitment to Whole Person Care—mind, body, spirit and connection to community— it is gratifying to see their excellent work reflected in this way.”

The World’s Best Hospitals 2023 List awards recognizes the best medical institutions from among 2,300 hospitals in 28 countries and focuses on a complex methodology developed by Newsweek and Statista to ensure the quality and validity of the ranking. Four data sources were used for the evaluation:

• Hospital recommendations from Medical Experts: an international online survey sent to more than 80,000 healthcare professionals;
• Patient Experience: survey of patient satisfaction with hospitalization;
• Patient Reported Outcome Measures: surveys measuring patient satisfaction with hospitals; and
• Hospital Quality Metrics: patient safety, hygiene measures, waiting times and quality of treatment.

Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care, and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life.  

At the forefront of Allina Health’s mission are its Institutes, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties:  

• Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research, and care delivery through clinical trials, publications, and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report.  
• Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at ten locations – including its three largest hospitals which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties.  
• Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine and Pain Institute – Offering advanced neurological and spine care, including two nationally accredited stroke centers, innovative focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's and a chronic pain rehabilitation program – one of only two in Minnesota.  

Together, these Institutes exemplify Allina Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.