Cincinnati Children’s ranked 7th in nation by Forbes among America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals
Cincinnati Children’s has again been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals. Of the 250 companies nationwide that Forbes recognized in the second-annual listing, Cincinnati Children’s ranked Number 7 overall – in the top 2.8 percent.
And for the second year in a row, Cincinnati Children’s placed Number 1 in Ohio. With over 19,600 employees and 1.7 million patient encounters annually, Cincinnati Children’s is the largest health system in Southwest Ohio. Families from throughout the region as well as all 50 states and dozens of countries travel to Cincinnati Children’s each year to receive care.
“Our employees share a commitment to helping every child live their best possible life,” said Steve Davis, MD, president and CEO of Cincinnati Children’s. “Whether our team members are caring for patients, supporting families, educating the next generation, or advancing critical research and innovation, they are creating a healthier future for children. Being recognized by Forbes is a reflection of the culture we’ve built together – one that values collaboration, respect and continuous learning. Supporting our employees is central to who we are, because their well-being, growth and success help us deliver the exceptional care, research and innovation that children and families expect and deserve.”
To determine the list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals for 2026, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey over 30,000 workers at U.S. companies with at least 1,000 people. Participants were asked how likely they were to recommend their employer to others and to rate it based on a things such as wages, working conditions and schedules, career advancement opportunities and safety. Survey respondents also were asked how likely they were to recommend a previous employer (within the last two years) and other healthcare organizations they knew through industry experience or through friends and family who had worked there.
Cincinnati Children’s ranks among the best pediatric health systems in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and is a global destination for children with serious, rare or complex conditions. Established in 1883, Cincinnati Children’s is a nonprofit academic health system that leads the way in healthcare education and pediatric research, where discoveries become innovative treatments and cures that change the outcome for children. All of this is backed by an extraordinary culture with over 19,600 team members. Cincinnati Children’s ranks No. 1 in Ohio and No. 7 in the nation on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals. More information: CincinnatiChildrens.org