New ranking: Basel University Hospital one of the best in the world
The University Hospital Basel (USB) has once again gained ground in the renowned hospital ranking published by US magazine Newsweek and is now ranked 12th worldwide - as well as 2nd in Switzerland. The rise in ranking shows that the USB is on the right track with its focus on quality, digitalization and patient centricity.
2025-02-27, 14:45
The USB's recipe for success
The ranking assesses the quality of medical services as well as the benefits and patient experience. The excellent ranking confirms that the USB is fully committed to its patients. The hospital's success is based on the strengths and skills of its employees, who are among the best in their fields. Over 8,000 people from around 90 nations work closely together in interdisciplinary teams from over 35 professional groups and cover a comprehensive range of medical, nursing and support expertise.
Focus on treatment quality and patient safety
The Newsweek ranking is based on an international survey of more than 85,000 healthcare professionals, comprehensive patient surveys on treatment outcomes and their experience, as well as measurements of quality and patient safety in hospitals. In the current hospital ranking of the US magazine, the University Hospital Basel (USB) is ranked 12th out of 250 top international hospitals worldwide. Within Switzerland, the USB is ranked second, confirming its outstanding position in the national and international hospital landscape. It has once again improved its ranking from positions 15 (2023) and 14 (2024).
Professional expertise requires investment in the future
The recognition by Newsweek's ranking underlines the medical excellence of the USB and the high quality of care for patients. The aim of the ranking is to facilitate decisions for the best possible medical care. It also confirms the need to invest in the future. The USB is about to make significant investments in digitalization, infrastructure and process optimization with the aim of ensuring state-of-the-art, high-quality patient care.
The full list of "World's Best Hospitals" is available here.
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