Hospitals in Massachusetts

Hospital Infrastructure in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is one of the world's greatest concentrations of medical excellence, with Boston's Longwood Medical Area and surrounding hospitals forming an unrivaled cluster of academic medicine, research, and specialty care. Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, both part of the Mass General Brigham system, consistently rank among the top hospitals in the nation across multiple specialties. Boston Children's Hospital is the number-one-ranked pediatric hospital in the country. The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a world leader in oncology research and treatment. The state operates 72 hospitals serving 7 million residents, with the highest concentration of teaching hospitals per capita in the nation. Massachusetts was the pioneer of healthcare reform, with its 2006 mandate serving as the model for the Affordable Care Act, resulting in near-universal insurance coverage. The state's healthcare spending per capita is among the highest in the nation, reflecting both the concentration of academic medicine and high cost of living. Western Massachusetts relies on Baystate Health and UMass Memorial for regional medical services.