Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., was ranked as a top hospital in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 Best Children’s Hospitals annual rankings. This marks the eighth straight year Children’s National has made the Honor Roll list.

People in the US have the shortest lives and the most avoidable deaths, ranking last on 5 out of 6 health outcome measures. Americans face the most barriers to obtaining health care. About 25 million people remain uninsured in the US, and nearly a quarter can’t afford care when they need it.