Thanks to our incredible patients, employees, donors, and supporters, Boston Medical Center is among the best in the nation for outstanding social responsibility and longstanding commitment to serving all patients and communities.

Each year, the Lown Institute Hospitals Index ranks hospitals across the country based on equity, value, and outcomes. The 2023 rankings list BMC as the #1 hospital in the U.S. for racial inclusivity.

Our top rankings include:

• #1 in the U.S. for racial inclusivity
• #1 in Massachusetts for inclusivity, racial inclusivity, and fair-share spending
• Top 5 in Massachusetts for health equity, community benefit, and patient safety
• Top 10 in the nation for inclusivity (serving low-income patients and communities of color)
• Top 10 in the nation for fair-share spending (providing more community investment and financial assistance than received in tax exemptions)

See rankings and learn more about the Lown Institute Hospitals Index >