Baptist Hospital Earns Spot on Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 List

3/30/2026

Baptist Hospital has been named to the Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list, earning a distinguished four‑star overall rating for clinical excellence, quality outcomes and patient‑centered care. The inaugural Forbes rating system evaluates general acute care hospitals across the United States using validated performance measures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

 “For 75 years, Baptist Hospital has been committed to high-quality, local health care. We are deeply honored by this recognition,” said Mark Faulkner, president and CEO of Baptist Health Care. “This achievement reflects the dedication, compassion and expertise our team members demonstrate every day. Their commitment to excellence creates an environment where our community can feel cared for, respected and safe.”

Baptist Hospital is part of Baptist Health Care, which offers locations throughout the area, including three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and a large network of primary care and specialty physicians. Additional recent Baptist Hospital awards include Forbes Best in State Hospital, U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Hospital and Premier’s 15 Top Hospitals. Baptist Health Care as a whole earned Newsweek’s Greatest Places to Work designation.

 Forbes’ methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes as the primary factor in determining a hospital’s overall rating. Additional measures include adherence to best‑practices and patient experience.

 To learn more, visit ebaptisthealthcare.org.