Recent Awards &
Recognition

Every accolade is a testament to our employees and culture

Each year, the CandE Benchmark Research Program recognizes participating employers with the highest candidate experience ratings by awarding them a coveted CandE Award. The entire recruitment process, from pre-application to onboarding, is
evaluated by surveying mostly non-hired candidates.

Hoag ranked #2 out of 52 CandE (Candidate Experience) winners in the North American region in 2024. This marked our 6th consecutive North American CandE win, in addition to holding the coveted #1 overall ranking in 2021 and 2022. Click here to learn more.

This marks the eighth year in a row Hoag has achieved this level of recognition by U.S. News & World Report. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California, and is the only Orange County hospital in the top 10. Additionally, Hoag was ranked #29 nationally in Orthopedics.

Hoag ranked high performing in six adult specialties, including Neurology & Neurosurgery; Diabetes & Endocrinology; Gastroenterology & GI Surgery; Geriatrics; Pulmonary & Lung Surgery; and Urology, as well as high performing in 18 common adult procedures and conditions. Click here to learn more.

Hoag attained the Magnet® recognition as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program. This credentialing program for hospitals recognizes excellence in nursing and is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practices.

Additionally, Hoag earned full accreditation with DNV Healthcare, the organization whose accreditation and quality management align with Hoag’s focus on constant improvement..

  • Hoag received its fourth Magnet re-designation.
  • Hoag was the highest-ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-2025.
  • Hoag was named by the Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.
  • Named by Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care and Obstetrics for eight years in a row (2014 – 2021).

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