HCA HealthONE Swedish named to Forbes America's Best-In-State Employers 2026 list

Denver, Colo. - HCA HealthONE Swedish has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-In-State Employers 2026. The recognition is presented in collaboration with Statista, a global statistics portal and industry-ranking provider. The list was announced August 13, 2026, and is available on Forbes' website.

Forbes and Statista selected America's Best-In-State Employers 2026 through an independent survey of more than 245,000 U.S. employees working for companies with at least 500 employees in the United States. More than 2 million employer evaluations were considered. Final scores were based on personal evaluations from employees and public evaluations from friends and family members of employees and people who work in the same industry. Based on the study's results, HCA HealthONE Swedish was recognized among Colorado employers for workplace excellence.

The recognition reflects HCA HealthONE Swedish's commitment to creating a workplace where colleagues feel supported, connected and empowered to grow. Through leadership development, well-being resources, professional growth opportunities and colleague engagement programs, HCA HealthONE Swedish invests in helping colleagues thrive. The hospital also works to foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where colleagues feel respected, valued and encouraged to bring their perspectives to delivering exceptional patient care.

"This recognition belongs to our colleagues, whose dedication and compassion make HCA HealthONE a special place to build a career and care for our communities," stated Chad Christianson, president and CEO of HCA HealthONE. "We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and make a meaningful difference. We will continue investing in our people because they are the heart of everything we do."

Statista publishes hundreds of global industry rankings and company lists in collaboration with high-profile media partners. Its research and analysis services are supported by statista.com, a data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, business data, and market and consumer studies and surveys.