UCSF Health Named to Becker’s Top Workplaces in Health Care List
Recognition highlights commitment to employee well-being, professional development, and an inclusive, mission-driven culture.
UCSF Health has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s top places to work in health care for 2026, citing its employee recognition programs, comprehensive benefits, and collaborative workplace environment.
The annual list recognizes hospitals, health systems, and health care companies that set the standard for exceptional workplaces. Honorees are selected based on nominations and editorial research, with a focus on employee satisfaction, work-life balance, inclusive environments, and community investment.
“We’re honored to be recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a 2026 Top Place to Work in Healthcare,” said UCSF Health President and CEO Suresh Gunasekaran. “This distinction reflects the extraordinary people of UCSF Health who bring our values to life every day, advancing our mission and creating an environment where our teams and patients can thrive.”
UCSF Health supports its workforce through a wide range of initiatives, including:
- Employee recognition programs such as the PRIDE Experience Awards, celebrating individuals and teams who exemplify UCSF Health’s core values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence.
- Comprehensive benefits and professional development programs that support well-being and career growth.
- Action plans informed by annual employee engagement surveys that strengthen workplace experience, accountability, and well-being.
- Employee resource groups and inclusion initiatives that foster a sense of belonging.
“Being named a 2026 Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review reflects our commitment to our people,” said Laura Dannels, PhD, Chief Human Resources Officer at UCSF Health. “What defines UCSF Health is the deep connection our teams feel to our mission across the organization. By listening to our workforce and continuing to build an inclusive culture, we’re strengthening an environment where that sense of purpose is felt in the work we do every day.”
In evaluating nominations for its list, Becker’s Hospital Review considers rankings and ratings from organizations like U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, Newsweek, Forbes, and Fortune. UCSF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s leaders in quality and safety by health care rating organizations.
About UCSF Health: UCSF Health is recognized worldwide for its innovative patient care, reflecting the latest medical knowledge, advanced technologies and pioneering research. It includes the flagship UCSF Medical Center, which is among the nation’s best hospitals, as well as UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, with campuses in San Francisco and Oakland; two community hospitals, UCSF Health St. Mary’s and UCSF Health Saint Francis; Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital; UCSF Benioff Children’s Physicians; and the UCSF Faculty Practice. These hospitals serve as the academic medical center of the University of California, San Francisco, which is world-renowned for its graduate-level health sciences education and biomedical research. UCSF Health has affiliations with hospitals and health organizations throughout the Bay Area. Visit www.ucsfhealth.org. Follow UCSF Health on Facebook or on LinkedIn.