Houston, Texas — HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball has been named to Modern Healthcare’s 2026 list of Best Places to Work in Healthcare, marking the third consecutive year the hospital has earned national recognition.
“Being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work for the third year in a row reflects the commitment of our colleagues and the culture they create every day,” said Robert Marmerstein, CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball. “We are proud of this recognition, and our colleagues who show up for each other and our patients with compassion, skill and a shared dedication to improvement.”
This award program identifies and recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry nationwide. Modern Healthcare partners with Workforce Research Group on the assessment process, which includes an extensive employee survey.
“Healthcare is changing rapidly as new technologies are adopted on both the clinical and administrative sides,” said Mary Ellen Podmolik, editor-in-chief of Modern Healthcare. “Still, the most forward-looking companies understand that employees are the heart of their organizations. Creating the right culture, with the appropriate mix of financial rewards, training and career advancement opportunities — as embodied by our honorees of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare — will be imperative for long-term employee and employer success.”
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball will learn its ranking on the Best Places list and be celebrated at the 2026 Best Places to Work in Healthcare Awards Gala taking place Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, in Houston. Information about the gala is available on the Modern Healthcare website. The complete list of this year’s winners, in alphabetical order, is available on the Modern Healthcare website.
About HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division
HCA Houston Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare in the Greater Houston area, treating nearly a million patients annually. With an employee base of 15,000, HCA Houston Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes 14 hospitals, 11 ambulatory surgery centers, 24 freestanding emergency centers, 29 CareNow® urgent care centers and numerous freestanding diagnostic imaging facilities. The system also includes a regional transfer center that provides support for patient transfers into and out of HCA Houston Healthcare facilities as well as access to ground and air transportation within a 150-mile radius. As one of the region’s largest healthcare systems, HCA Houston Healthcare recognizes the importance of giving back to the communities we serve. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Houston Healthcare also is a major supporter of the University of Houston College of Nursing and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.
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