Salem Hospital Ranked Among Best In Region: U.S. News & World Report

SALEM, MA — Salem Hospital was ranked among the top 10 in the Metro Boston area and named “High Performing” in seven specialties in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings released on Tuesday.

The seven specialties include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and pneumonia.

“Receiving recognition from U.S. News & World Report once again is a significant achievement for everyone at Salem Hospital and highlights the commitment and skill of our exceptional team,” said Roxanne Ruppel, president and chief operating officer. “It is a privilege to serve this community, and we are grateful to be acknowledged for our dedication to high-quality patient care.”

Salem Hospital was tied for No. 10 overall among all hospitals in the Boston metro area.

U.S. News evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience.

“For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “The ‘High Performing’ designation acknowledges hospitals that consistently deliver high-quality care for specific medical procedures and conditions. This recognition highlights their expertise and commitment to patient well-being.”

To calculate the Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News evaluated each hospital’s performance on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care.