In 2007, for the first time, the top 30 pediatric centers overall were ranked using death rates, information about technology, hospital-supplied date, and a survey of board-certified pediatricians. This year the top-30 ranked hospitals have also been rated in areas of cancer, digestive orders, heart and heart surgery, neonatal care, neurology and neurosurgery, and respiratory disorders.
US News and World Report turned to 50 experts—medical directors, department chairs, and quality assessment specialists at leading children’s hospitals. They were divided into panels according to specialty and developed recommendations for each specialty.
The basis for the rankings is a blend of reputation, outcome, and care-related measures.
CHOP, which was ranked number-one overall in the 2007 edition of US News and World Report America’s Best Children’s Hospitals, was also ranked number one overall this year. In addition to being rated number 1 in respiratory care, CHOP was ranked number one in cancer treatment, and neonatal care.
