## U.S. News & World Report Boston Medical Center’s Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, and Urology departments have all been ranked among the top 50 in the nation in their specialties by *U.S. News & World Report*. BMC has also been designated “high performing” in three additional specialties—Cancer, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery—as well as in seven procedures and conditions: diabetes, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, and stroke. [View the Official Announcement](https://www.bmchealthsystem.org/usnews2025) ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/b253f27f-b2f2-48bc-adfc-b7fb8ea93e35/usnews2025-1?io=transform:fill,width:1300,&format=webp) ## 2026 - Named by Newsweek as one of [America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community 2026](https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-workplaces-for-culture-belonging-community-2026) - Named by Newsweek as one of [America’s Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level 2026](https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-workplaces-for-entry-level-2026) - Named by Newsweek as one of [America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2026](https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-workplaces-for-mental-well-being-2026) - Named by Newsweek as one of [America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026](https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-workplaces-for-women-2026) - Recognized by Newsweek as one of the [World’s Best Hospitals 2026](https://rankings.newsweek.com/worlds-best-hospitals-2026/united-states) - Recognized as an [ACO to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/50-acos-to-know-2025/) by Becker’s Hospital Review - Recognized by the Massachusetts Society of Health System Pharmacists as MSHP Health System Pharmacy of the Year - Recognized by Forbes as one of[America's Best Employers For Company Culture 2026](https://www.forbes.com/lists/employers-culture/) - Named by Newsweek as one of[America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026](https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-best-maternity-hospitals-2026) - Alastair Bell, MD, President & CEO of BMCHS, named one of Boston Magazine’s [Most Influential Bostonians](https://www.bostonmagazine.com/boston-power-list-2026/) - Robert Biggio, SVP and Chief Sustainability & Real Estate Officer, recognized by the City of Boston as a [Boston Climate Leader](https://www.boston.gov/departments/environment/boston-climate-leader-awards) in the “Energy” category - Joy Brown, MBA, SVP and Chief Digital Information Officer, named a [Chief Digital Officer to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/58-hospital-and-health-system-chief-digital-officers-to-know-2026/) by Becker’s Hospital Review - David McAneny, MD, SVP and Chief Medical Officer, named a [Chief Medical Officer to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/180-chief-medical-officers-to-know-2025.html) by Becker’s Hospital Review - Robert J. Vinci, MD, Chief of Pediatrics (Emeritus), recognized by the Federation of Pediatric Organizations with their [2026 Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr. Leadership Award](https://fopo.org/st-geme-award/) ## 2025 - Recognized by the American College of Surgeons’ National Surgical Quality Improvement Program with the designations “All Cases Meritorious” and “High Risk Meritorious” - Received the American Heart Association’s [Get with the Guidelines — Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite, Advanced Therapy, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll](https://d2vu77ju8614ln.cloudfront.net/2025-08-01-bmc-american-heart-association-stroke-award.pdf) - Named a [2025 Best Hospital for Black America](https://blackdoctor.org/best-hospitals-2025/) by BlackDoctor.org - Earned [Top Hospital — Gold Standard](https://www.castleconnolly.com/top-hospitals/boston-medical-center-bos1000#national-rankings) from Castle Connolly - Earned Project of the Year from the [](https://cmaa-ne.org/)Construction Management Association of America — New England Chapter - Earned the Joint Commission’s Sustainable Healthcare Certification - Accredited as [Level 4 Epilepsy Center](https://www.bmc.org/neurology/epilepsy) by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) - Awarded the [2025 Better Project Award](https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/better-project-and-better-practice-awards#project) by the U.S. Department of Energy - Named an [Academic Medical Center to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/100-academic-medical-centers-to-know-2025/) by Becker’s Hospital Review - Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a [Hospital with Great Diabetes and Endocrinology Programs](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/51-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-great-diabetes-and-endocrinology-programs-2024/) - Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a [Hospital with a Great Neuro and Spine Program](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/100-great-neuro-and-spine-programs-2025/) - Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a [Hospital with Great Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Programs](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/60-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-great-psychiatry-and-behavioral-health-programs-2024/) - Named a [Top Place to Work in Healthcare](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/150-top-places-to-work-in-healthcare-2025/) by Becker’s Hospital Review - Recognized as one of [America's Greatest Hospitals](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/100-great-hospitals-in-america-2025/) by Becker’s Hospital Review - Named one of [America’s Best Large Employers 2025](https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-large-employers/) by Forbes - Named one of [America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2025](https://www.forbes.com/lists/employers-culture/) by Forbes - Named one of [America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025](https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-healthcare-professionals/) by Forbes - Named one of [America’s Best Employers for Women 2025](https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-women) by Forbes - Recognized as one of the [World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2025](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-smart-hospitals-2025) by Newsweek - Recognized as one of [America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greatest-workplaces-diversity-2025) by Newsweek - Named one of [America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greatest-workplaces-women-2025) by Newsweek - Alastair Bell, MD, President & CEO of BMCHS, named one of Boston Business Journal’s [Power 50 for 2025](https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2025/09/18/announcing-members-2025-bbj-power-50.html) - Alastair Bell, MD, President & CEO, named one of Boston Magazine’s [Most Influential Bostonians](https://www.bostonmagazine.com/boston-power-list-2023/) - Alastair Bell, MD, President and CEO, recognized as a [CEO Influencer to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/61-ceo-influencers-to-know-2025/) by Becker’s Hospital Review - Ankur Agrawal, MBA, SVP and Chief Financial Officer, named a [Health System CFO to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/189-hospital-and-health-system-cfos-to-know-2025/) by Becker’s Hospital Review - Joy Brown, MBA, SVP and Chief Digital Information Officer, named a Boston Globe [Tech Power Player](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/10/business/calum-macrae-health-tech-power-players/) - Joy Brown, MBA, SVP and Chief Digital Information Officer, recognized as a [Woman in Health IT to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/100-women-in-health-it-to-know-2025/) and a [Chief Digital Officer to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/50-hospital-and-health-system-chief-digital-officers-to-know-2025/) by Becker’s Hospital Review - Rachel Felix, MBA, SVP and Chief Marketing and Growth Officer, recognized with the [Pinnacle Award for Achievement in Health Care](https://bostonchamber.com/events/2025-pinnacle-awards/) by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce - Thea James, MD, VP of Mission and Associate Chief Medical Officer, awarded the [2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King Honor](https://www.embraceboston.org/blog/embrace-honors-mlk-2025-a-friends-and-family-sneaker-affair-to-remember) by Embrace Boston - Thea James, MD, VP of Mission and Associate Chief Medical Officer, awarded the FDR Humanitarian Award from [March of Dimes](https://www.marchofdimes.org/ "March of Dimes: Help us improve the health of all moms and babies (marchofdimes.org)") - Jodi Larson, MD, VP and Chief Quality Officer, named a [Patient Safety Expert to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/132-patient-safety-experts-to-know-2025/) by Becker’s Hospital Review - Petrina Martin Cherry, VP of Community Engagement and External Affairs, received the Yawkey Club of Roxbury’s Champion of Youth Award - Petrina Martin Cherry, VP of Community Engagement and External Affairs, earned the Leader of Change Award from Trinity Boston Connects - David McAneny, MD, SVP and Chief Medical Officer, named a [Chief Medical Officer to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/180-chief-medical-officers-to-know-2025.html) by Becker’s Hospital Review - Jesse Souweine, MBA, SVP, Chief Transformation Officer, recognized as a [Chief Transformation Officer to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/31-hospital-and-health-system-chief-transformation-officers-to-know-2025/) by Becker’s Hospital Review ## 2024 - Received the [Foster G. McGaw Prize](https://www.aha.org/aha-center-health-innovation-market-scan/2024-08-06-boston-medical-centers-5-steps-better-community-health) from the American Hospital Association - Honored for [Excellence in Health Care Facility Management](https://www.ashe.org/ashe-recognizes-boston-medical-center-health-system-excellence-facilities-management) by the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE), a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association - In partnership with the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, earned the [Integrated Behavioral Health Award](https://www.aamc.org/about-us/mission-areas/health-care/integrated-behavioral-health-awards) from the Association of American Medical Colleges - Earned Baby-Friendly USA’s “Baby-Friendly” designation - Designated as a [LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader](https://www.hrc.org/resources/hei-2024-lgbtq-healthcare-equality-leaders) by the Human Rights Campaign - Recognized by IAC Vascular Testing with the 25-Year Silver Accreditation Milestone - Earned an [“A” Grade for Social Responsibility](https://www.bmc.org/news/boston-medical-center-earns-grade-social-responsibility-lown-institute) from the Lown Institute - Honored by the National Association for Business Resources with the Best and Brightest in Wellness Award - Recognized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society with the Milestones in Community Service Award - Named by Practice Greenhealth as a [Top 25 Hospital in the Nation for Environmental Excellence](https://www.bmc.org/news/boston-medical-center-named-top-25-hospital-nation-environmental-excellence-practice) - Honored with Roxbury YMCA’s Community Champion Award - Earned the Smart Energy Decisions [DEI Impact Award](https://www.sednetzeroforum.com/fall/dei-impact-awards/) - Recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health with the [Hypertension Innovator Award](https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/06/hhs-office-womens-health-announces-final-phase-winners-hhs-hypertension-innovator-award-competition.html) - Named one of the [Great Hospitals in America](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/great-hospitals-in-america-2024.html) by Becker’s Hospital Review - Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a hospital with [great diabetes and endocrinology programs](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/36-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-great-diabetes-and-endocrinology-programs-2023.html) - Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a hospital with [great oncology programs](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/100-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-great-oncology-programs-2024.html) - Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a hospital with [great orthopedic programs](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/100-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-great-orthopedic-programs-2024.html) - Boston Accountable Care Organization (BACO), an entity of BMCHS, recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as an [ACO to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/44-acos-to-know-2024.html) - Named by Healthgrades as one of [America’s 250 Best Hospitals]() - Received the Healthgrades [Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award]() - Recognized by Forbes as one of [America’s Best Large Employers](https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-large-employers/) - Named one of [America’s Best Employers for Diversity](https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-diversity/) by Forbes - Named one of [America’s Best Employers for Women](https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-women/) by Forbes - Named a Forbes [Best Employer by State](https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-by-state/) - Named one of [America’s Best Cancer Hospitals](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-best-cancer-hospitals-2024) by Newsweek - Named one of [America’s Best Cardiac Hospitals](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-best-cardiac-hospitals-2024) by Newsweek - Named one of [America’s Best Neurological Hospitals](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-best-neurological-hospitals-2024) by Newsweek - Named one of [America’s Best Orthopedic Hospitals](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-best-orthopedic-hospitals-2024) by Newsweek - Named by Newsweek as one of [America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greatest-workplaces-2024) - Recognized by Newsweek as one of [America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greatest-workplaces-diversity-2024) - Named one of [America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greatest-workplaces-mental-wellbeing-2024) by Newsweek - Recognized by Newsweek as one of[ America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greatest-workplaces-women-2024) - Recognized as [High Performing for Maternity](https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/ma/boston-medical-center-6140010/maternity) by U.S. News & World Report - Alastair Bell, MD, President and CEO of BMCHS, recognized by the Boston Business Journal as a [Power 50: Movement Maker](https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2024/09/23/boston-business-journal-unveils-2024-power-50.html) - Alastair Bell, MD, President and CEO of BMCHS, named an [Academic Medical Center CEO to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/96-academic-medical-center-ceos-to-know-2024.html) by Becker’s Hospital Review - Alastair Bell, MD, President and CEO of BMCHS, recognized as a [CEO Influencer to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/64-ceo-influencers-to-know-2024.html) by Becker’s Hospital Review - Joy Brown, SVP and Chief Digital Information Officer, named by Becker's Hospital Review as a [Chief Digital Officer to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/46-chief-digital-officers-to-know-2024.html) - Joe Camillus, MBA, MPH, and Chief Operating Officer, named a Becker’s Hospital Review [Academic Medical Center Chief Operating Officer to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/60-academic-medical-center-coos-to-know-2024.html) - Rachel Felix, SVP and Chief Marketing and Growth Officer; David Henderson, Psychiatrist-in-Chief; Thea James, VP of Mission and Associate Chief Medical Officer; and Lisa Kelly-Croswell, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, named by Becker’s Hospital Review as [Black Leaders in Healthcare to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/231-black-leaders-in-healthcare-2024.html) - Nancy Gaden, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, SVP and Chief Nursing Officer, recognized by American Nurses Association Massachusetts as a [Living Legend](https://www.anamass.org/) - Nancy Gaden, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, SVP and Chief Nursing Officer, named a [Chief Nursing Officer to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/213-cnos-to-know-2024.html) by Becker’s Hospital Review - Thea James, MD, VP of Mission and Associate Chief Medical Officer, recognized by the NAACP with the Dr. William Montague Cobb Award - Thea James, MD, VP of Mission and Associate Chief Medical Officer, earned the Health Equity Champion Award from the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center - Lisa Kelly-Croswell, MA, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, named a [Diversity Leader](https://www.modernhealthcare.com/awards/diversity-leaders-healthcare-2024) by Modern Healthcare - Jodi Larson, MD, VP and Chief Quality Officer, named a [Patient Safety Expert to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/90-patient-safety-experts-to-know-2024.html) by Becker’s Hospital Review - David McAneny, MD, SVP and Chief Medical Officer, named by Becker’s Hospital Review as a [Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officer to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/180-hospital-and-health-system-chief-medical-officers-to-know-2024.html) - Jesse Souweine, MBA, SVP, Chief Transformation Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer, named a [Chief Transformation Officer to Know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/48-chief-transformation-officers-to-know-2024.html) by Becker’s Hospital Review ## 2023 - Named one of Becker's ["100 hospitals and health systems with great oncology programs."](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/100-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-great-oncology-programs-2023.html#:~:text=Baylor%20Scott%20%26%20White%20Health%20(Dallas,through%20its%2012%20cancer%20centers.) - Received an "A" safety grade rating from the [Leapfrog Group](https://www.bmc.org/news/boston-medical-center-awarded-spring-2023-hospital-safety-grade-leapfrog-group#:~:text=Boston%20Medical%20Center-,Boston%20Medical%20Center%20Awarded%20Spring%202023%20'A'%20Hospital%20Safety%20Grade,than%2030%20key%20performance%20measures.) - Recognized as one of [Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2023](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-hospitals-2023) - Named to the[ 2023 Becker's Healthcare](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/150-top-places-to-work-in-healthcare-2023.html) list of top 150 places to work in health care - Named one of the top 25 hospitals in the U.S. for Environmental Excellence by [Practice Greenhealth](https://www.bmc.org/news/boston-medical-center-recognized-top-25-hospital-nation-environmental-excellence-practice) - David McAneny, MD, SVP and chief medical officer, named to [Becker's Healthcare's list of hospital and health system chief medical officers to know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/110-hospital-and-health-system-chief-medical-officers-to-know-2023.html#:~:text=Boston%20Medical%20Center.-,Dr.,the%20division%20of%20general%20surgery.) - Lisa Kelly-Croswell, SVP and chief human resources officer, and Thea James, MD, VP of mission and associate chief medical officer named to [Becker's Healthcare's list of Black healthcare leaders to know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/149-black-healthcare-leaders-to-know-2023.html) - WorkWell Massachusetts Award from Healthiest Employers - Named to Healthiest Employers’ Best Workplace for Veterans list 2023 - Joe Camillus, MBA, MPH, and chief operating officer, named to [Becker’s Healthcare’s list of hospital](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/75-coos-to-know-2023.html) and health system chief operating officers to know - Named to Best for Vets: Employers list by [Military Times]() - Named a [U.S. News ](https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/ma/boston-medical-center-6140010)High Performing hospital in neurology and neurosurgery, geriatrics, urology, heart failure, diabetes, kidney failure, stroke, and pneumonia - Named #1 in the nation for racial inclusivity by the [Lown Institute](https://www.bmc.org/news/boston-medical-center-named-1-nation-racial-inclusivity-lown-institute) - Named to [Newsweek's list](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-smart-hospitals-2024#:~:text=Hospitals%20on%20our%20list%20include,Sheba%20Medical%20Center%20in%20Israel) of World's Best Smart Hospitals 2024 - Recognized as one of [Newsweek's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greatest-workplaces-parents-families-2023) - Thea James, MD, MBA, VP of mission, was named a Health Equity Hero by the Boston Globe - Terri Newsom, SVP and chief financial officer, named to [Becker’s Healthcare’s list of Hospital and health system chief financial officers to know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/126-hospital-and-health-system-cfos-to-know-2023.html) - Named as one of [America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelpeachman/2023/08/22/meet-americas-best-employers-by--state-2023/?sh=7da14f74584c) - Named one of Becker’s [“100 hospitals and health systems with great orthopedic programs”](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/100-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-great-orthopedic-programs-2023.html) - Nancy Gaden, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, SVP and chief nursing officer, named to [Becker’s Healthcare’s list of hospital and health system chief nursing officers to know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/153-hospital-and-health-system-chief-nursing-officers-to-know-2023.html) - 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