By IU Health—
INDIANAPOLIS— U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named six Indiana University Health hospitals as 2025 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care.
- Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
- Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital
- Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital
- Indiana University Health Medical Center (Riley Hospital for Children)
- Indiana University Health North Hospital
- Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital
This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study.
U.S. News began evaluating maternity care hospitals in 2021, rating hospitals that provide labor and delivery services and submit detailed data to the publication for analysis. Best Hospitals for Maternity Care assist expectant parents, in consultation with their prenatal care team, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity services that best meets their family’s needs.
Each of the six above named hospitals earned a High Performing designation in recognition of maternity care as measured by factors such as severe unexpected newborn complication rates, birthing-friendly practices and transparency on racial/ethnic disparities, among other measures.
“We are honored to have the Maternity Tower at Riley Hospital for Children, and five other IU Health hospitals, earn recognition as High Performing in Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report,” said Dr. Ryan Nagy, president of IU Health Methodist and University hospitals and interim president of Riley Children’s Health. “This achievement highlights the dedication of our entire system team to delivering the best possible care for mothers and babies. It reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence in healthcare, patient safety, and overall well-being. We will continue to strive for innovation and compassion in all that we do to support families at such a pivotal time in their lives.”
U.S. News evaluated 817 hospitals from across the United States. Only half of all hospitals evaluated for U.S. News’ 2025 ratings edition have been recognized as Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
“The hospitals recognized by U.S. News as Best Hospitals for Maternity Care showcase exceptional care for expectant parents,” said Jennifer Winston, Ph.D., health data scientist at U.S. News. “These hospitals demonstrate significantly lower C-section rates and severe unexpected newborn complications compared to hospitals not recognized by U.S. News.”
The U.S. News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care methodology is based entirely on objective measures of quality, such as C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, severe unexpected newborn complication rates, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, birthing-friendly practices and reporting on racial/ethnic disparities, among other measures.
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About Indiana University Health:
Named the “#1 Hospital in Indiana” by U.S. News & World Report, Indiana University Health is dedicated to providing a unified standard of preeminent, patient-centered care. A unique partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s leading medical schools – gives our highly skilled physicians access to innovative treatments using the latest research and technology. Learn more at www.iuhealth.org.
About Riley Children’s Health:
Riley Children’s Health, part of Indiana University Health, is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive pediatric health system, providing expert care to children of all ages across the state. With a steadfast commitment to innovation, research, and compassionate care, Riley Children’s Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children everywhere.
About U.S. News & World Report
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