Mercy Health Services Named One of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025 by Forbes and Statista

Mercy Health Services, the parent organization of Mercy Medical Center, has been recognized by Forbes and Statista as one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals for 2025, a distinction that underscores Mercy’s continued commitment to excellence in healthcare, workplace culture and professional development. Mercy is ranked #39 in the nation and achieved the highest ranking of health care institutions in Maryland.

The prestigious award was determined through an independent survey of more than 17,000 U.S. healthcare and social welfare employees working for organizations with at least 1,000 team members nationwide. The survey evaluated employers across several key areas, including atmosphere and development, salary and wage, image, company culture, working conditions and workplace environment.

This recognition celebrates Mercy Health Services’ dedication to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and empowering workplace where healthcare professionals can thrive. It highlights the system’s ongoing investment in its people—ensuring that Mercy’s physicians, nurses, and staff are supported in delivering quality, patient-centered care.

“At Mercy, our people are the heart of everything we do,” said David N. Maine, M.D., President and CEO of Mercy Health Services. “This recognition by Forbes and Statista reflects the professionalism and dedication of our entire team. We are proud to cultivate an environment where every employee feels valued, supported and inspired to provide exceptional care to our patients and community.”

Dr. Maine noted that Mercy's ranking by Forbes is "just the latest example of how Mercy continues to thrive." Mercy Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission, an independent, nationally recognized organization that evaluates hospitals and healthcare organizations throughout the United States. The healthcare organization is also accredited by the Commission on Cancer, considered the seal of approval for cancer programs as designated by the American College of Surgeons. Additionally, Mercy achieved the highest rating possible in hip replacement surgery by U.S. News & World Report and has achieved Magnet® designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). 

Forbes’ “America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025” list highlights organizations that go above and beyond to create rewarding, sustainable careers for healthcare workers. The evaluation process drew on thousands of detailed employee assessments to identify top-performing healthcare employers nationwide.

Statista, one of the world’s leading data and business intelligence platforms, conducts hundreds of independent industry rankings and company listings globally in partnership with leading media outlets, including Forbes.