In the most recent (23-24) U.S. News & World Report survey of American hospitals, over 770 hospitals were scored on their proficiency in providing adult heart care, including heart surgery.  In this survey, hospitals were scored on assorted metrics related to their experience with adult heart patients, the scope of their adult heart care programs, and the degree of distinction a hospital has earned within the adult cardiology care community.  Among the top 50 rated U.S. hospitals for adult cardiology care in 23-24, four were based in the seven-state Great Plains region. This included the Mayo Clinic, the 3rd highest-rated heart hospital in the country. Here's a summary view of the top-rated heart hospitals in the Great Plains region and where they ranked nationally for adult heart care in the 23-24 survey:

The Top-Ranked Heart Hospitals in the Great Plains Region

Mayo Clinic

Location:  Rochester, MN

National Rank:  #3 (See ranking details)

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Location:  St. Louis, MO

National Rank:  #35 (See ranking details)

St. Luke's Mid America Heart Institute

Location:  Kansas City, MO

National Rank:  #47 (See ranking details)

University of Kansas Hospital

Kansas City, KS

National Rank:  #49 (See ranking details)

For a further look at the metrics used to grade adult heart care and heart surgery hospitals in the 23-24 U.S. News survey, or to find the cardiology rating of other Great Plains region hospitals, visit Best Hospitals for Adult Cardiology Care and Heart Surgery.