HCA Gulf Coast
October 04, 2023

Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020

Houston, Texas — HCA Houston Healthcare Division Office and six HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division facilities have all be selected by Modern Healthcare as seven of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.

The rankings were announced on Sept. 28 in Chicago, Illinois to celebrate the 2023 award winners. Modern Healthcare partnered with the Workforce Research Group and with the Best Companies Group on the assessment process, which included an extensive employee survey. While this program has evolved over the years, its mission remains the same: recognizing workplaces that empower employees to provide patients and customers the best possible care, products and services. The following rankings were appointed to the following facilities and office.

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Division Office (Ranked #1)
  • Texas Orthopedic Hospital (Ranked #10)
  • Valley Regional Medical Center (Ranked #13)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland (Ranked #15)
  • Rio Grande Regional Hospital (Ranked #44)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest (Ranked #65)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast (Ranked #69)

As the healthcare industry continues to navigate ongoing challenges, the mission of the Best Places to Work program has only become more important. Healthcare leaders have proven that creating nurturing, supportive workplaces for their most valuable asset, their employees, is vital. 

"We are honored to celebrate the recognition of six of our hospitals and the HCA Houston Healthcare Division Office as members of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Healthcare," said Doug Goodman, regional vice president of human resources at HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division. "At HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division, we firmly believe that exceptional people drive excellence and these accolades serve as a testament to our ongoing efforts to prioritize the well-being of our colleagues and patients.”

Kelli Nations and Doug Goodman

Modern Healthcare’s 16th annual Best Places to Work program identifies and honors 150 outstanding companies and organizations within the U.S. healthcare industry that empower employees to provide patients and customers with the best possible care, products and services. This distinction requires a special commitment to culture and excellence.

“An uncertain economy, staffing shortages and increasing demands for flexibility and remote work opportunities are forcing every business in the industry to focus on attracting and retaining talent in unprecedented ways," said Dan Peres, president of Modern Healthcare. "The 2023 Best Places to Work winners proved the value of understanding what employees want — and need — today. The healthcare industry is going through a period of extraordinary change. Having the right people in place is more critical than ever, and the winning workplaces understand that taking care of employees is central to business success.”

Modern Healthcare published a special supplement featuring the ranked list of all winners in the Oct. 2 issue of Modern Healthcare magazine.