Delaware Recognized Nationally for Hospital Quality and Healthcare Performance
Delaware has once again earned national recognition as one of the country’s top-performing states for hospital quality, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best States” rankings. This year, the First State is ranked #2 for hospital quality. Brian Frazee, President and CEO of the Delaware Healthcare Association, says Delaware hospitals’ national recognition reflects the dedication of healthcare professionals across the state and says the association remains focused on improving health outcomes and meeting future healthcare needs. Released yesterday, July 28th, the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings assess state performance assessing 71 metrics across eight categories and include input from tens of thousands of people. This year, Delaware’s rankings improved in healthcare quality and remained consistent in the healthcare access categories.
Additional Information from the Delaware Healthcare Association:
- Delaware ranks #2 for Hospital Quality, a measure of hospital success in performing or treating various procedures and conditions, such as cancer surgeries, organ failure, joint replacement and more.
- Delaware is ranked #4 for Healthcare Quality, up from #5, measured based on Medicare quality, hospital quality, nursing home quality, and preventable hospital admissions.
- Delaware is ranked #13 on the list of the best states for Healthcare generally, which is measured based on health care access, health care quality and public health outcomes.
- Delaware is ranked #10 for Healthcare Access, which looks at wellness visits and dental visits of adults and children as well as health insurance enrollment and affordability.