Aspirus Wausau Hospital has been recognized among the nation’s top hospitals by Forbes, a distinction based on performance across key quality and safety metrics. The 2026 Forbes Top Hospitals list evaluates general acute care facilities nationwide, utilizing data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data Catalog.
The Forbes assessment considers factors including patient mortality rates, complication incidence, hospital-acquired infections, readmission rates, patient experience scores, the value of care provided and adherence to established clinical best practices. According to Forbes, hospitals earning a place on the list demonstrated consistently strong performance across these critical indicators.
Jeff Wicklander, Aspirus SVP – President, Central WI Region, stated that the recognition “reflects the daily work of our caregivers and care teams who are focused on delivering safe, high-quality care to our patients and our community.” He emphasized the organization’s commitment to improving patient outcomes, supporting families, and ensuring accessible, trusted care within the region.
The Forbes analysis encompassed data from over 2,600 general acute care hospitals across the United States. Aspirus Wausau Hospital’s inclusion on the list signifies its consistent performance in delivering quality and safe patient care. Forbes intends the list to offer patients and communities data-driven insights into hospital performance, using standardized and outcomes-focused criteria.
Eighteen hospitals in Wisconsin earned a 5-star rating from Forbes, indicating a high level of performance across the state. The inaugural Forbes list aims to provide transparency in hospital performance, allowing for informed decisions by patients and healthcare consumers.
More information about Aspirus Wausau Hospital is available at www.aspirus.org.
