Mercy Medical Center Named Among Top Mid-Size Employers by Forbes Magazine for 2026

Mercy is the only healthcare organization in Maryland to receive this distinction in 2026.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Mercy Medical Center has been ranked as one of the 500 top midsize employers (1,000-5,000 employees) in the United States for 2026 by Forbes Magazine and Statista, a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The recognition reflects the voices and dedication of Mercy's colleagues who live the organization's mission every day.

Why it matters

This award highlights Mercy Medical Center's reputation as an exceptional place to work and serve, especially in the healthcare industry. It showcases Mercy's commitment to its employees and its ability to attract and retain top talent, which is crucial for delivering high-quality patient care.

The details

The Forbes and Statista ranking was based on an independent survey of more than 217,000 U.S. employees working for companies with at least 1,000 employees. Over 3.5 million employer evaluations were considered, with a much higher weighting for personal evaluations from employees themselves. Survey respondents were asked if they would recommend their employer to others and to rate it based on factors like salary, work environment, benefits, and opportunities to advance.

  • Mercy Medical Center was named a Best Mid-Sized Employer by Forbes and Statista for 2026.

The players

Mercy Medical Center

A university-affiliated Catholic hospital with a national reputation for women's health, orthopedics, cancer treatment, and robotic-assisted surgery. Mercy was founded in 1874 by The Sisters of Mercy.

Dr. David N. Maine

The president and CEO of Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center.

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What they’re saying

“It is an honor to again be named a Best Mid-Sized Employer by Forbes and Statista—and especially meaningful that Mercy is the only healthcare organization in Maryland to receive this distinction in 2026. This recognition reflects the voices and dedication of our colleagues who live our mission every day. I am grateful to our physicians, providers, nurses and staff for making Mercy an exceptional place to work and serve.”

— Dr. David N. Maine, President and CEO, Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center (PRNewswire)

The takeaway

Mercy Medical Center's recognition as a top mid-size employer by Forbes underscores its reputation as an exceptional healthcare organization that values its employees and fosters a positive work environment. This award highlights Mercy's ability to attract and retain top talent, which is crucial for delivering high-quality patient care and fulfilling the hospital's mission.