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Niguarda Hospital Ranked 37th in Newsweek's 2025 Global Best Hospitals

Newsweek's 2025 World's Best Hospital ranking lists Milan's Niguarda Hospital 37th globally, followed by Rome's Gemelli (44th), Milan's San Raffaele (54th), and Rozzano's Humanitas (61st); Rome's Bambino Gesù is 6th among global pediatric hospitals.

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International RelationsHealthHealthcareItalyGlobal HealthInternational ComparisonHospital RankingsNewsweek

NewsweekStatistaGrande Ospedale Metropolitano NiguardaPoliclinico Universitario Agostino GemelliOspedale San RaffaeleIstituto Clinico HumanitasMayo ClinicCleveland ClinicToronto GeneralKarolinska Universitetssjukhuset

What methodology did Newsweek use to compile its global hospital ranking, and how were the scores weighted?: The ranking considered 30 countries and over 2400 hospitals, weighting expert recommendations (35% national, 5% international), patient experience (17.5%), quality parameters (37.5%), and PROM implementation (5%). The top three global hospitals were all North American; the top European hospital was in Sweden.
What are the top-ranked Italian hospitals in Newsweek's 2025 World's Best Hospital ranking, and what is their global position?: Newsweek's World's Best Hospital 2025 ranking places Milan's Niguarda Hospital 37th globally, followed by Rome's Gemelli Hospital at 44th. Milan's San Raffaele Hospital is 54th, and Humanitas in Rozzano is 61st, notable for its use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).
Given the limitations of cross-country comparisons in the ranking, what alternative factors should patients consider when choosing a hospital?: The variability in patient experience and quality indicators limits cross-country comparisons. A high score in one country doesn't guarantee superiority over a lower score in another. The ranking shouldn't be the sole factor in hospital selection; other information and potential site visits are recommended.

Cognitive Concepts

2/5

Framing Bias

The article frames the ranking as objective and definitive, despite acknowledging limitations in comparing scores across countries. The emphasis on the numerical rankings might overshadow other crucial aspects of hospital quality and patient experience not captured by the ranking.

1/5

Language Bias

The language used is largely neutral and objective, presenting the information from the ranking without overt value judgments. However, the repeated use of phrases like "best hospital" could be interpreted as subtly biased, implying a simplistic hierarchy of quality.

3/5

Bias by Omission

The article focuses on the top-ranked Italian hospitals according to Newsweek's ranking, but omits discussion of other ranking systems or methodologies. It also doesn't consider factors such as hospital specialization or specific treatments offered. This omission might limit readers' ability to make comprehensive comparisons.

3/5

False Dichotomy

The article presents a ranking system as the primary means of assessing hospital quality, neglecting to acknowledge other equally valid methods or perspectives of quality assessment. This could lead readers to believe that this specific ranking is the definitive measure of hospital quality.

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being Positive

Direct Relevance

The article highlights the high ranking of several Italian hospitals in the World's Best Hospital 2025 ranking. This reflects positively on the quality of healthcare services available in Italy and contributes to improved health outcomes for patients. The inclusion of patient satisfaction data and quality parameters in the ranking further emphasizes a focus on providing high-quality and patient-centered care, aligning with the SDG's aim to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

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