Oct. 29, 2026 – Sarasota Memorial Hospital was again named one of Florida’s best in Newsweek’s national list of “Best-in-State” hospitals released today.
This year’s rankings spotlight 800 leading hospitals from across the United States. Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s flagship Sarasota hospital (SMH-Sarasota) was the only hospital in Southwest Florida recognized on the 2027 list, ranking among the top 10 of 30 Florida hospitals on Newsweek’s list.
- Hospital quality metrics (including mortality, safety, readmissions, timely and effective care)
- Hospital reputation and recommendations from independent medical professionals
- Patient experience data from Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys
- Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) and how that data is used to optimize care therapeutic decisions in real-time.
Sarasota Memorial CEO David Verinder said the Newsweek honor, alongside other national rankings and recognitions Sarasota Memorial continues to receive for quality, safety and clinical excellence, reflect the dedication and commitment of Sarasota Memorial’s entire team.
“What makes me most proud is knowing what it takes to achieve these honors,” Verinder said. “They reflect thousands of physicians, nurses and staff working together to do what’s best for every patient, every day. Their work is the reason Sarasota Memorial continues to earn the trust of our community and recognition from organizations across the country.”
In 2026, Sarasota Memorial’s national accolades include recognition as one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems by Premier Inc./Modern Healthcare, multiple “Best Hospital” ratings from U.S. News & World Report, continuous 5-star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, consecutive “A” safety grades from the Leapfrog Group, and recognition by Newsweek on its “World’s Best Hospitals” list, among others…