Hospitals in Pennsylvania
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in Pennsylvania (PA).
Total Hospitals
175
Total Beds
35,400
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
2.7
Trauma Centers
22
Major Hospitals in Pennsylvania
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in Pennsylvania, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | Teaching | 789 | ★★★★★ |
| UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside | Pittsburgh | Teaching | 1,547 | ★★★★★ |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Philadelphia | Teaching | 957 | ★★★★☆ |
| Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center | Hershey | Teaching | 551 | ★★★★☆ |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Children's | 594 | ★★★★★ |
Health Systems in Pennsylvania
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in Pennsylvania.
Hospital Infrastructure in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania operates 175 hospitals with over 35,000 beds, making it one of the largest hospital states in the country. The state is home to two of America's most important medical cities: Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh are both nationally ranked institutions that compete for top talent and research funding. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is consistently ranked as the number-one or number-two pediatric hospital in the nation. Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Jefferson Health have grown into massive health systems through aggressive expansion. Geisinger Health in central Pennsylvania pioneered the ProvenCare model that guarantees pricing and outcomes for certain procedures. The state's 22 trauma centers provide comprehensive emergency coverage, with Level I centers in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and several other cities. Pennsylvania's hospital landscape reflects its diverse geography, from the dense urban facilities in Philadelphia to critical access hospitals in rural Appalachian communities. The state's medical schools produce a large number of physicians annually, though retaining them in underserved areas remains a challenge.
Hospitals in Neighboring States
Hospital data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and publicly available Medicare provider data.