When I think about choosing a retirement destination, one of the factors I consider important is access to quality medial care for snowbirds. I’ve typically been a pretty healthy person, and rarely need to go to the doctor other than for my annual checkup. My wife and kids have also been healthy, luckily.
But who’s to say that won’t change as I age? Although I don’t need it right now, I want the security of knowing that I’ll be able to meet with doctors who not only care about their patients, but also have the training, experience, and support to address any health issues I may have.
There are a few organization that I trust for ranking products and organizations, including Consumer Reports and U.S. News & World Report. I appreciate that they provide details behind their ranking methodology, so I can verify if their judgements align with my values. I have repeatedly used CR & U.S. News for my consumer purchases, and also trust their recommendations and rankings for help choosing my MBA program. For this post, I’ll be pulling information from U.S. News.
Throughout the U.S. there are 17 medical centers that have been classified as deserving special mention for their high degree of skill across multiple health fields and disciplines. With a few exceptions, most of these ‘winners’ are located in the Northeast. Unfortunately for me, I won’t be able to utilize any of these institutions if I’m living in the South. In case you’re curious, here are the honor role medical centers: