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U.S. News & World Report has ranked the University of Kansas as one of the "Best Hospitals" in the publication's latest ranking.

The ranking is based on patient satisifcation surveys for overall patient satisfaction, quality nursing care and pain management. The hospital appeared on all three lists.

The hospital was ranked third in "Best for Nursing Care," seventh for "Best Pain Management" and 13th for "Overall Patient Satisfaction."

“These lists show advanced medicine and compassionate care can both be part of the academic medical center experience.  It clearly shows our culture throughout the organization is focused on the patient,” said Tammy Peterman, chief operating officer and chief nursing officer for hospital.