- The World’s Best Hospitals 2023 annual ranking analyzed more than 2,300 hospitals from 28 different countries.
- In the end, he obtained the best hospitals in the world, but it stands out that two Mexicans appear in the first 250 places in the final list.
- Both are private and both are located in Mexico City.
Mexican hospitals face various barriers and adversities. One of the main ones is the lack of resources, especially those belonging to the public sector. Although regardless of all the aspects they have against, in the end there are some that stand out from the rest and not only stand out nationally but also internationally.
The importance of investing in health
Regarding the financing part, just to put it in perspective, In the Nordic countries, investment for this item is usually 10 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In contrast, in nations like Mexico the figure is barely 2.6 percent.
Based on the above, although innovative technological equipment is constantly being developed, it is usually not within the reach of all institutions. Most of the occasions are exclusive to private spaces.
In this sense, offering an optimal and quality service is the objective of any health institution. The first thing they must have is trained and prepared elements. In the same way, equipment and real estate are also important because without these inputs it would be impossible to offer basic services.
One of the most important points is never to neglect this sector because it is one of the axes for any country. In the case of our country, One of the biggest problems is that investment was stopped for decades and the result can be seen in hospitals in Mexico that have old or deficient furniture.
Regardless of the above, There are two Mexican hospitals that are today a role model and both belong to the private sector. The reason is not only because they constantly compete to see which is the best in the country, but also because they have international prestige.
The best hospitals in the world
All part of the publication of the Ranking updated to 2023 with the best hospitals in the world. It is an annual work produced by Newsweek magazine and the global data firm Statista. On this occasion, more than 2,300 hospitals from 28 different countries were analyzed, including one that was taken into account for the first time: Taiwan.
The complete list with the first 50 places can be found here. But something that is striking is that in general, within the 250 positions that lead the ranking, there are two Mexican hospitals.
235) South Medical Hospital – Mexico City
248) ABC Campus Santa Fe Medical Center – Mexico City
Parameters that were taken into account to obtain a general consensus
- Online survey with experts (doctors, hospital directors, health professionals). We asked participants to recommend hospitals. We limit the possibility of bias by excluding recommendations for employers/workplaces.
- Results of patient experience surveys. In order to determine the patient experience, we use data from existing public surveys. In general terms, insurers conduct these surveys at the end of the hospital stay. Among the topics analyzed are: satisfaction with the hospital, hospital recommendation and satisfaction with medical care.
- Key Medical Performance Indicators (KPIs) for hospitals (for example, data on quality of treatment and hygiene measures). We collect KPIs from various public sources. The information analyzed included data on the quality of care for specific treatments, patient hygiene and safety measures, as well as data on the number of patients per doctor and per nurse.
Also read:
Ranking with the best hospitals in Mexico
Ranking with the best health agencies in Mexico
The 50 Best Hospitals in the World (Updated 2023)
