In the 25-26 U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) study of American hospitals, more than 800 hospitals were examined for their capabilities in providing adult cancer care.  The USNWR study assessed hospitals on various metrics related to their adult cancer programs, including patient outcomes, the breadth and scope of their programs, and the level of recognition earned by a hospital from the wider cancer care community.  Four Great Plains region hospitals made the list of the top 50 rated U.S. hospitals for adult cancer care in the 25-26 survey, including the Mayo Clinic, which ranked among the nation's five best adult cancer care hospitals.  Here's a summary look at the four Great Plains hospitals that ranked in the top 50 nationally for adult cancer care:

Top Cancer Hospitals in the Great Plains Region

1. Mayo Clinic
   Location:  Rochester, MN
   National Rank:  #4 (See ranking details)
   
   
2. Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
   Location:  St. Louis, MO

   National Rank:  #27 (See ranking details)
   
   
3. University of Iowa Health Health Care Medical Center

   Location:  Iowa City, IA
   National Rank:  #42 (see ranking details)
   
   
4. University of Kansas Hospital
   

   Location:  Kansas City, KS

   National Rank:  #50 (See ranking details)
   
   

For a closer look at the measures used to score adult cancer care hospitals in the 25-26 USNWR survey, or to find cancer care ratings for other Great Plains region hospitals, visit Best Hospitals for Adult Cancer Care.

 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys put seasonally adjusted total hospital employment in the U.S. at 5.762 million workers as of April 1, 2026, up about 2.4% from the prior year.  Over the past year hospital employment growth significantly outpaced total non-farm employment growth in the U.S., which grew less than 0.2% during the period.   Total employment by U.S. hospitals is up about 12.3% over the past five years and 15.2% over the last ten years.  

Total Hospital Employment in the USA

Units: Thousands of Persons, Seasonally Adjusted