Scripps Health Tops Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care for…

Event summary

Scripps Health ranked No. 1 in Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Health Care (large employer category).
93% of Scripps employees say it is a great place to work, compared to 57% at typical U.S. companies.
Scripps’ voluntary employee retention rate rose from 89% to 92% in the past year.
The ranking is based on survey responses from nearly 222,000 employees in the healthcare industry.

The big picture

Scripps Health’s top ranking underscores the growing emphasis on workplace culture as a strategic differentiator in healthcare. As labor shortages and burnout persist, health systems with strong employee engagement are likely to see long-term operational and financial benefits. Scripps’ ability to sustain this culture will be a key factor in its competitive positioning.

What we're watching

Sustainability of Culture: Whether Scripps can maintain its high employee satisfaction and retention rates amid industry-wide labor challenges.
Competitive Advantage: How Scripps’ workplace culture ranking will impact its ability to attract and retain top talent compared to peers.
Operational Efficiency: The pace at which Scripps can translate its strong workplace culture into improved patient outcomes and operational metrics.