La Paz boosts Madrid among the world's most advanced hospitals

Seven public hospitals in Madrid have improved their positions in Newsweek’s digital ranking.

The 2027 edition of Newsweek features 410 hospitals from 33 countries.

On this international list, Hospital Universitario La Paz is ranked 24th and leads the Spanish representation. It has climbed 56 places compared to the previous edition, placing it among the top 25 centres on the list.

The rise is 56 places.

Also among the top hundred are Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, in 62nd place, and Gregorio Marañón, which has reached 92nd. The ranking highlights hospitals that incorporate digital tools into medical care and internal management.

The other four hospitals in Madrid have also moved up. Hospital Clínico San Carlos is in 147th place, seven spots higher than last year. Ramón y Cajal has risen 87 places to reach 162nd; Fundación Jiménez Díaz has gained 108 places and is now at 169th. Hospital Infanta Leonor appears at 314th, eight places ahead of its previous result.

All seven public hospitals in Madrid have improved their positions in this edition. The innovation measured by the ranking includes artificial intelligence and robotics, as well as telemedicine and advanced data analysis.

Healthcare in Madrid exists alongside other public care services: a recent review of social resources detailed the extension of 29 contracts to support 720 people with disabilities.

The smart hospital category focuses on how digital tools are integrated into care and internal organisation. According to Newsweek, these technologies can improve diagnosis and enable more personalised care. The evaluation also considers care coordination and resource management. This edition’s list includes 410 hospitals from 33 countries.