Hospitals in Nebraska
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in Nebraska (NE).
Total Hospitals
89
Total Beds
7,100
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
3.6
Trauma Centers
4
Major Hospitals in Nebraska
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in Nebraska, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Medicine - Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | Teaching | 809 | ★★★★★ |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | General | 586 | ★★★★☆ |
| Methodist Hospital | Omaha | General | 397 | ★★★★☆ |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha | General | 283 | ★★★☆☆ |
Health Systems in Nebraska
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in Nebraska.
Hospital Infrastructure in Nebraska
Nebraska's 89 hospitals serve two million residents across a state where 64 of those facilities are critical access hospitals in rural areas. Nebraska Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha is the state's flagship academic medical center, globally recognized for its biocontainment unit and infectious disease expertise. The facility gained international attention for treating Ebola patients in 2014. Methodist Health System and CHI Health are major providers in the Omaha metro area, while Bryan Health serves the Lincoln region. Nebraska's healthcare system reflects the state's rural character, with many small-town hospitals facing financial and workforce challenges. The University of Nebraska Medical Center is one of the nation's leading institutions for transplant surgery, cancer research, and public health preparedness. Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha is the state's only dedicated pediatric facility. Nebraska has invested in rural health initiatives, including loan repayment programs for physicians practicing in underserved areas. The state's central location makes Omaha a natural medical hub for western Iowa and parts of South Dakota and Kansas.
Hospital data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and publicly available Medicare provider data.