Premier selects the annual 100 Top Hospitals award winners using public Medicare data, evaluating metrics such as inpatient mortality, length of stay, operating profit margin and healthcare-associated infections. The Christ Hospital Health Network has made the list for nine consecutive years.

"Being named a top teaching hospital in the United States is a testament to the unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care, groundbreaking research and the cultivation of future healthcare leaders,” said Debbie Hayes, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. “Our dedicated team of physicians, clinicians and support team members set the standard for worldclass care while also creating the next generation of providers that we need to create a healthier future.”

According to the study, if all hospitals operated at the level of The Christ Hospital Health Network, more than 331,000 lives could be saved, more than 600,000 patients would be complication-free and more than $15 billion in inpatient costs could have been saved.

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About The Christ Hospital Health Network

The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, eight ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For 135 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up for more than 1,300 physicians and 7,200 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2025.