Reading Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2024. Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, present this prestigious award annually.

The list is based on four data sources:

  • Results from Patient Surveys - Survey of patient satisfaction with hospitalization
  • Hospital Quality Metrics - Medical indicators e.g., data on quality of care for treatments, hygiene measures, patient safety, and waiting times
  • PROMs Implementation Survey - Optional online survey on the implementation and use of PROMs in hospitals
  • Recommendations from Medical Experts - Online survey among tens of thousands of doctors, health care professionals, and hospital managers in 30 countries

“I’m so proud of the team at Reading Hospital for their continued efforts and focus on providing our patients with the highest level of care,” Charles F. Barbera, MD, Reading Hospital president and CEO, said. ‘Because of their ongoing efforts, they are once again ranked among the best of the best in the world.”

Based on the above four sources and their respective weights, a final source was calculated for each hospital.

The World’s Best Hospitals 2024 ranking lists the best hospitals in 30 countries: USA, Germany, Japan, France, Italy, United Kingdom, South Korea, Brazil, India, Spain, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Colombia, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Malaysia, Thailand, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Israel, Singapore. The countries were selected based on multiple comparability factors, such as standard of living/life expectancy, population size, number of hospitals, and data availability. Major changes were made to this year’s edition. A global board of renowned experts supports the continuous development of the methodology.

 

About Reading Hospital

Reading Hospital is the flagship, Magnet Recognized, acute care hospital of Tower Health. Located in West Reading, Pa., Reading Hospital is a 697-bed hospital that is home to many top-tier specialty care centers, including Reading HealthPlex, McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, Emergency Department, Level I Trauma Center and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With more than 1,000 physicians, specialists, and advanced practice providers across 49 locations, Reading Hospital has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines. It is listed as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for three consecutive years. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.