UAB Hospital is now the 5th largest hospital in the U.S., according to a survey by leading digital healthcare information platform Becker’s Hospital Review.
The flagship hospital of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System moved up three spots from last year’s national ranking.
UAB is growing
UAB has been racking up multiple accolades this year. Last week, the hospital was named the best in Alabama by Newsweek and made the venerable magazine’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals for 2026 list.
Contributing to the hospital’s growth last year was the addition of the new $156.7 million inpatient rehabilitation pavilion…