University Hospitals Named One of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals

CLEVELAND -- University Hospitals has been officially recognized by Forbes and Statista as one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2026, ranking No. 1 in Northeast Ohio, No. 3 in Ohio and No. 26 in the United States.

America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals were identified through an independent survey of more than 30,000 U.S. employees working for healthcare and social welfare providers with at least 1,000 employees nationwide.

This recognition highlights UH’s outstanding workplace culture, employee support programs and commitment to supporting healthcare professionals. It also points to the health system’s ongoing commitment to building an inclusive, innovative, and empowering environment where healthcare professionals can thrive.

The ranking evaluated employers based on atmosphere and development, salary and wages, image, company culture, working conditions and workplace environment.

"This recognition belongs to our more than 33,000 caregivers," said Cliff Megerian, MD, FACS, CEO of University Hospitals and Jane and Henry Meyer Chief Executive Officer Distinguished Chair. "Every day, they bring extraordinary compassion, expertise and dedication to our patients and communities. Being named one of Forbes' Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals reflects the culture they have helped create, one centered on excellence, innovation, belonging and a shared commitment to advancing the science of health and the art of compassion. I am deeply grateful for all they do to make UH a great place to work and receive care."

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