Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Tops U.S. News Rankings for 18th Straight Year
Event summary
- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) ranked No. 1 in California and among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the U.S. for the 18th consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.
- CHLA earned top-10 national rankings in seven pediatric specialties, including Cancer (No. 4), Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (No. 4), and Orthopedics (No. 7).
- The hospital’s Behavioral Health Institute was recognized as a Top 50 hospital in Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health.
- CHLA oversees more than 750,000 patient visits annually and operates nearly 600 active clinical trials through The Saban Research Institute.
The big picture
CHLA’s sustained top ranking underscores its dominance in pediatric care, particularly in specialized areas like cancer and gastroenterology. The hospital’s ability to combine high-quality care with extensive research capabilities positions it as a key player in an increasingly competitive healthcare landscape. Its recognition in behavioral health highlights a growing trend toward holistic pediatric care, which could influence future strategic investments.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Rankings
- Whether CHLA can maintain its top-10 national ranking amid increasing competition in pediatric healthcare.
- Research Impact
- The pace at which CHLA’s clinical trials translate into commercializable treatments or therapies.
- Behavioral Health Expansion
- How CHLA’s growing leadership in pediatric behavioral health will affect its overall market positioning.
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