Based on a nationwide online survey, quality metrics on Assisted Reproductive Technology, accreditation data and patient satisfaction, the leading 125 fertility clinics were awarded in cooperation with Newsweek.

Based on an online survey of over 85,000 medical professionals, existing patient satisfaction data, hospital quality metrics and a PROMs implementation survey, 2,400 hospitals in 30 countries were awarded for the sixth time in cooperation with Newsweek.

Based on a worldwide online survey of tens of thousands of medical professionals, existing accreditations and certifications, and a PROMs implementation survey, the leading hospitals worldwide in 12 medical fields were awarded for the fourth time in cooperation with Newsweek. The 12 medical fields are: Cardiology, cardiac surgery, oncology, endocrinology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, gastroenterology, pulmonology, pediatrics, urology and (for the first time) obstetrics & gynecology. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to name a standout specialty for the list of pediatrics.*

Based on a worldwide online survey of thousands of medical professionals and the Statista Smart Hospitals Maturity Survey, the 330 leading hospitals in the field of smart technologies were awarded for the third time. The list recognizes hospitals across 28 different countries. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to name a standout category for the recommended smart hospitals. The five categories were: Electronic functionalities, Telemedicine, Digital Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics.

Based on a national online survey, medical indicators and patient ratings, the best clinics in eight specialties were honored together with the Handelszeitung and PME. The specialties are: Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Cardiology and Psychiatry and this year for the first time Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery and Obstetrics.