The resources listed below may also be useful in collecting information about hospitals and medical research centers. The AHA Guide to the Health Care Field Published annually, this book lists all hospitals in the United States and all U.S. government hospitals outside the United States. Accreditation information, addresses, phone numbers, and administrators are given. This book includes a section on health care systems. The most recent copy is located on the reference desk.
Older copies are in the reference stacks.
The majority of the hospitals listed treat a broad range of illnesses, though some specialty hospitals are included. Extensive information for each hospital listed includes special facilities and programs, medical specialties, well-known specialists, patient satisfaction data, research, and admissions policies. Additional lists of good hospitals from The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and U. S. News and World Report are in appendixes. National Cancer Institute Cancer Centers are also listed in an appendix. A specialist index and a general index will help you find hospitals treating specific illnesses.