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Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Annual list of best hospitals released; Here are top Georgia hospitals
The Brief Emory University Hospital was ranked the No. 1 hospital in Georgia and metro Atlanta for the 14th year in a row, with national recognition in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, and Urology. Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital placed No. 2 statewide for the tenth consecutive year, while Emory University Hospital Midtown ranked No. 5 in Georgia and No. 4 in Atlanta. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta earned national rankings in 10 pediatric specialties, including top-15 placements in pediatric cancer, cardiology, GI surgery, and orthopedics. ATLANTA - Three Emory Healthcare hospitals are once again recognized among Georgia's top medical centers, according to the 2025–26 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. What we know Emory University Hospital was named the No. 1 hospital in Georgia and metro Atlanta for the 14th year in a row. It also earned national rankings in Geriatrics (42nd), Neurology & Neurosurgery (33rd), and Urology (41st), and was rated high performing in several specialties, including Cancer and Heart & Vascular Surgery. Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital came in No. 2 in Georgia and Atlanta for the tenth consecutive year. It received high-performing marks in Geriatrics, Orthopaedics, Urology, and more. Emory University Hospital Midtown ranked No. 5 in Georgia and No. 4 in metro Atlanta. Emory Johns Creek Hospital was noted as high performing in GI Surgery, Geriatrics, and Neurology. These rankings are based on an evaluation of more than 4,400 hospitals across the country, analyzing 30 medical and surgical specialties using patient outcomes and safety data. Other top Georgia hospitals recognized: No. 3 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville No. 4 Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Atlanta No. 6 Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Marietta No. 7 Northside Hospital Cherokee, Canton No. 7 Piedmont Athens Regional, Athens No. 9 Northside Hospital Forsyth No. 9 Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Fayetteville No. 11 AdventHealth Redmond, Rome No. 11 Northside Hospital, Atlanta No. 11 Northside Hospital Gwinnett No. 14 Atrium Health Navicent, Macon No. 15 Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Augusta These hospitals are among 504 "Best Regional Hospitals" across 49 states and 95 metro areas. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta was also ranked as one of the best hospitals for children in the Southeast by U.S. News. Children's was ranked No. 19 nationally for Neonatology; 12th for pediatric cancer; 12th for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery; 32nd for pediatric diabetes and endocrinology; 13th for pediatric gastroenterology and GI surgery; 13th for pediatric nephrology; 14th for pediatric neurology and neurosurgery; 8th for pediatric orthopedics; 22nd for pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery; and 14th for pediatric urology. Why you should care "Most health care decisions are made close to home," said Ben Harder, U.S. News' chief of health analysis. "These rankings help families choose the highest-quality care available in their communities." National Honor Roll U.S. News also named 20 hospitals nationwide to its 2025–26 Honor Roll, including Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and Massachusetts General Hospital. No Georgia hospitals made the Honor Roll. The full rankings are available at Solve the daily Crossword
NBC Sports
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- NBC Sports
11-year-old who has overcome 19 surgeries designs car of hope and healing for Chase Elliott
Chase Elliott will again have his No. 9 NAPA Chevrolet decorated by a child to bring attention to and help raise funds for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This marks the ninth edition of the 'Desi9n to Drive' program through the Chase Elliott Foundation. 'Desi9n to Drive' has raised nearly half a million dollars for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Elliott will run the special scheme on his Hendrick Motorsports car at EchoPark Speedway, the track formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway. 'At first (the program) kind of started off with shoes and really NAPA's involvement kind of took it to the next level, honestly,' Elliott said. 'It's been rewarding, but I think more than anything it's had an impactful difference on people's lives.' Elliott's car and uniform for the June 28 race will feature a design created by 11-year-old Rhealynn Mills, chosen among submissions from patients at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's. She was diagnosed with Metastatic Osteosarcoma in October 2022. She had her right leg amputated, one of 19 surgeries she has undergone. The car Chase Elliott will drive June, 28, 2025 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Ga. The car was designed by an 11-year-old as part of the 'Desi9n to Drive' program through the Chase Elliott Foundation that benefits Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Photo: Hendrick Motorsports Her design illustrates her desire to be a nurse and features symbols of hope and healing, including gold childhood cancer ribbons, stethoscopes, heart monitors and the words 'Cure Cancer' and 'healing kids like me' on the No. 9 car. 'For her to kind of exemplify and show the fight that she's gone through and that attitude that she's had throughout the process, I think, is really important,' Elliott said of Mills' design. 'Excited to have her and meet here and spend some time with her family, too. I've said this before, it's not just her, the whole family and what they go through and deal with through the process, it's a lot of weight on a lot of different people.' Elliott said that having such interactions are special to him. 'I say this a lot, if you can help make 1% of somebody's day a little better in that situation, I think it's worth the time,' he said. 'I think that's always a good reminder. We obviously have a lot going on, too, and everybody has their things in their own lives. I think there's a lot of lessons in all of that. 'I think one of the biggest ones I've taken is you just don't really know what someone is going through when you walk past them on the street. I think that's just a really important thing to remember. If people can take that away from some of this, you might see these people or family members or her and have no idea, right? 'Just showing them some respect and hopefully making their days better and giving them an experience they might not have, whether they're race fans or not, I think, is a good thing. We're just trying to help.' Race fans can enter the online sweepstakes fundraiser at to win part of Elliott's race-worn Atlanta uniform, or a VIP race day meet and greet experience with Elliott. The donations will benefit the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's. The sweepstakes start June 12 and closes July 7.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Anthem signs provider network agreement with Children's Healthcare
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has entered a provider network agreement with US-based paediatric healthcare provider Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This multi-year partnership will continue to offer access to 2,300 paediatric doctors and allied health practitioners in more than 60 programmes. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has three hospitals, Arthur M. Blank, Hughes Spalding and Scottish Rite, and other neighbourhood locations. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Georgia president Robert Bunch said: 'We are pleased to continue our valuable alliance with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to provide specialised care for our youngest members across Georgia. 'We are fortunate to have the Southeast's top paediatric hospital right here in our backyard to make sure access to quality care is not an issue for our children and teens.' The partnership between Anthem and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta will incorporate clinical information and digital links to streamline operations and lessen administrative workloads. These measures aim to facilitate improved, patient-centred treatment and are anticipated to enhance the health results for patients under the care of the healthcare provider who are covered by Anthem health plans. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta CEO Donna Hyland said: 'As Georgia's only freestanding paediatric healthcare system, we are happy that this agreement will maintain access to the specialised paediatric care that Georgia's families depend on. 'We believe every child deserves the care that only Children's can provide.' This agreement follows Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's recent multi-year provider network agreement with Resurgens Orthopaedics, which also focuses on clinical data integration and improving digital connectivity. In April, Inova entered a multi-year agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to continue offering service access for Anthem plan members. "Anthem signs provider network agreement with Children's Healthcare" was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Announce Multi-Year Contract
Children's to remain in-network for Anthem members across Georgia ATLANTA, June 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced today a new, multi-year provider network agreement with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia's leading pediatric healthcare provider with three hospitals and multiple neighborhood locations. This partnership will continue to provide access to 2,300 pediatric physicians and allied health practitioners across more than 60 pediatric programs. "We are pleased to continue our valuable alliance with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to provide specialized care for our youngest members across Georgia," said Robert Bunch, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia. "We are fortunate to have the Southeast's top pediatric hospital right here in our backyard to make sure access to quality care is not an issue for our children and teens." As part of the agreement, the two organizations will continue to concentrate on the integration of clinical data and digital connectivity to optimize processes, lessen administrative burdens, and enable efficient, patient-focused care. These efforts aim to drive improved health outcomes, benefiting Children's patients covered by Anthem health plans, including employer-sponsored, individual, and Medicaid. "As Georgia's only freestanding pediatric healthcare system, we are happy that this agreement will maintain access to the specialized pediatric care that Georgia's families depend on," said Donna Hyland, CEO, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. "We believe every child deserves the care that only Children's can provide." About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is available at Also, follow us at @anthemBCBS on X or on LinkedIn. About Children's Healthcare of AtlantaAs the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is the trusted leader in caring for kids. The not-for-profit organization's mission is to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow through more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs, top healthcare professionals, and leading research and technology. Children's is one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country, managing more than one million patient visits annually at three hospitals (Arthur M. Blank, Hughes Spalding and Scottish Rite), Marcus Autism Center, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, the Zalik Behavioral and Mental Health Center, urgent care centers and neighborhood locations. Consistently ranked among the top children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has impacted the lives of kids in Georgia, across the United States and around the world for more than 100 years thanks to generous support from the community. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Kersha Cartwright
Business Wire
04-06-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Announce Multi-Year Contract
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced today a new, multi-year provider network agreement with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Georgia's leading pediatric healthcare provider with three hospitals and multiple neighborhood locations. This partnership will continue to provide access to 2,300 pediatric physicians and allied health practitioners across more than 60 pediatric programs. 'We are pleased to continue our valuable alliance with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to provide specialized care for our youngest members across Georgia,' said Robert Bunch, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia. Share 'We are pleased to continue our valuable alliance with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to provide specialized care for our youngest members across Georgia,' said Robert Bunch, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia. 'We are fortunate to have the Southeast's top pediatric hospital right here in our backyard to make sure access to quality care is not an issue for our children and teens.' As part of the agreement, the two organizations will continue to concentrate on the integration of clinical data and digital connectivity to optimize processes, lessen administrative burdens, and enable efficient, patient-focused care. These efforts aim to drive improved health outcomes, benefiting Children's patients covered by Anthem health plans, including employer-sponsored, individual, and Medicaid. 'As Georgia's only freestanding pediatric healthcare system, we are happy that this agreement will maintain access to the specialized pediatric care that Georgia's families depend on,' said Donna Hyland, CEO, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. 'We believe every child deserves the care that only Children's can provide.' About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is available at Also, follow us at @anthemBCBS on X or on LinkedIn. About Children's Healthcare of Atlanta As the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is the trusted leader in caring for kids. The not-for-profit organization's mission is to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow through more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs, top healthcare professionals, and leading research and technology. Children's is one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country, managing more than one million patient visits annually at three hospitals (Arthur M. Blank, Hughes Spalding and Scottish Rite), Marcus Autism Center, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, the Zalik Behavioral and Mental Health Center, urgent care centers and neighborhood locations. Consistently ranked among the top children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has impacted the lives of kids in Georgia, across the United States and around the world for more than 100 years thanks to generous support from the community.
