This is the renown honor roll of the America's best hospitals by U.S. News...
Honor Roll
Out of 5,189 hospitals, only 3 percent, 176 in all, are ranked in one or more of the 16 specialties in this year's "America's Best Hospitals." And of those, just 14 qualified for the Honor Roll by ranking at or near the top in at least six specialties" a demonstration of broad expertise. The order is based on points "2 points for ranking in the topmost tier, 1 point for the second tier (View 2006 Methodology).