The Miriam Hospital Ranked #1 in Rhode Island
U.S. News & World Report released its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals ratings today; The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital and Saint Anne’s Hospital were recognized in the annual rankings, with The Miriam Hospital being named the top hospital in Rhode Island, and all three hospitals receiving “high performing” scores in specialty care.
“Brown University Health clinicians and staff take great pride in providing world-class care to our patients across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts every day,” said Sarah Frost, chief of hospital operations at Brown University Health and president of Rhode Island Hospital. “We are extremely proud to have several Brown University Health Hospitals ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report this year which is a testament their work and the communities we serve.”
The Miriam Hospital has earned the honor of top hospital in Rhode Island for 14 straight years, starting with U.S. News & World Report's first state rankings in 2012-2013.
“I am incredibly proud that The Miriam Hospital has once again been recognized as the leading hospital in Rhode Island for our exceptional patient care and treatment,” said Maria Ducharme, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, president of The Miriam Hospital and chief quality officer at Brown University Health. “For 14 consecutive years, our team has demonstrated what it means to deliver health with care. This recognition reflects the continued dedication, skill, and compassion of every member of our team. I am deeply grateful for their unwavering commitment to our patients and proud to stand alongside them every day.”
U.S. News also gave the hospital “high performing” rankings for its excellence in care and treatment in the following eight conditions and adult specialty areas:
- Hip replacements
- Hip Fracture
- Knee replacements
- Back Surgery Spinal Fusion
- Colon cancer surgery
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Pneumonia
Rhode Island Hospital received “high performing” rankings for its excellence in care and treatment in the following seven conditions:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Back Surgery Spinal Fusion
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- COPD
- Leukemia Lymphoma and Myeloma
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
In addition, Saint Anne’s Hospital received “high performing” rankings in four specialty areas including:
For the 2025-2026 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 U.S. hospitals across 15 specialties and 22 procedures and conditions; only one third of them earned an award. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and preventable complications.
“For more than three decades, U.S. News has been an invaluable guide for patients,” said managing editor and chief of health analysis Ben Harder at U.S. News. “Hospitals designated as ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News demonstrate a consistent ability to provide excellent care for particular medical procedures and conditions, showcasing their specialized expertise as well as dedication to exceptional patient outcomes."
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