UConn John Dempsey Hospital, an esteemed medical establishment, continues to make a significant impact in the realm of healthcare by ticking up an impressive 103 places in global rankings within three years. This rise has been recognized by Newsweek in its World’s Best Hospitals list for the fourth year in a row, highlighting the hospital’s perseverance in their commitment to excellence in patient care, medical innovation, and expertise. Dr. Andy Agwunobi, CEO of UConn Health and EVP for Health Affairs, proudly views this identification by Newsweek as an accolade reflecting the unflinching dedication, service, and care showcased by the entire UConn Health team.
This recognition spurs them on their continuous journey towards setting advanced standards of health care in Connecticut. The hospital’s rapid growth in rankings has distinguished it from other similar establishments in Connecticut, showcasing its steadfast drive towards continual improvement. The Chief Medical Officer for UConn Health, Scott Allen, MD, views this recognition as a testament to the exemplary patient-centric, high-quality healthcare provided at UConn Health, earning its recognition both regionally and nationally.
Further honors were conferred upon UConn Health; it received the 2025 Patient Satisfaction Award from Newsweek and the distinction as the sole institution in the state lauded for its exceptional Patient Experience for the second consecutive year. Factors driving these distinctions encompass evaluation of data regarding hospital cleanliness, efficient communication, and response of the medical staff, care transition, discharge information, and compliance with The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals for diverse medical care facets.
These commendable recognitions are perceived as a testament to UConn Health’s commitment to providing remarkable patient experience and pioneering health care standards, as stated by Caryl Ryan, COO, UConn John Dempsey Hospital, CNO, Vice President, and Quality and Patient Care Services. In addition, UConn Health received prestigious recognition for their accomplishments in Infection Prevention, underscoring their dedication to stringent infection control measures and patient safety protocols that promises a safe and effective healthcare environment.
This year’s evaluation by Newsweek and Statista involved several extensive measures such as an international online survey sent to more than 85,000 professionals in health care, analysis of publicly available patient satisfaction data, quality metrics evaluation like patient safety and hygiene measures, and patient satisfaction reviews captured through Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs).