Sanford Bismarck Medical Center Named Among America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care in 2026
The Sanford Bismarck Medical Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026 by Newsweek. The Bismarck hospital was ranked 151st in Cardiac Care.
The America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care ranking recognizes the leading hospitals in the U.S. across seven medical specialties, featuring a select number of top facilities in each field. The methodology behind the rankings incorporates expanded safety and quality indicators, including data from The Leapfrog Group, alongside accreditations and CMS measures. Reflecting the evolving landscape of specialized medicine, it provides a rigorous, trusted guide to help patients and families find high-quality care with confidence.
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center consistently ranks among the top performing hospitals for cardiac care. In 2026, Bismarck has been recognized for the ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation and excellence with ACC HeartCARE Center Designation.
“Our team at Sanford Bismarck is honored to be recognized by Newsweek, and we’re especially proud to see our cardiac program continue to rank among the nation’s best,” said Todd Schaffer, M.D., president & CEO, Sanford Bismarck. “Our consistent performance is a direct reflection of our robust, multidisciplinary cardiac team, whose expertise drive exceptional outcomes for our patients. With nationally recognized accreditations like our ACC Chest Pain Center and HeartCARE Center designations, we remain committed to delivering advanced, high-quality heart care close to home.”
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