Hospitals that score well on both price and quality — rated 4–5★ by Medicare’s Care Compare, yet charging a below-average cash price across the procedures they publish. Ranked by how far below the national average their prices sit.
12 best-value hospitals in Maryland.
| # | Hospital | Location | CMS rating | vs US avg | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Maryland Regional Medical Center | Cumberland, MD | ★ 4/5 | 70% below | 55% |
| 2 | University of Md Baltimore Washington Medical Center | Glen Burnie, MD | ★ 5/5 | 62% below | 66% |
| 3 | Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | ★ 5/5 | 60% below | 77% |
| 4 | Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital | Leonardtown, MD | ★ 4/5 | 53% below | 60% |
| 5 | Calverthealth Medical Center | Prince Frederick, MD | ★ 5/5 | 53% below | 69% |
| 6 | Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | Salisbury, MD | ★ 4/5 | 51% below | 66% |
| 7 | Medstar Harbor Hospital | Baltimore, MD | ★ 4/5 | 41% below | 63% |
| 8 | University of Md St Joseph Medical Center | Towson, MD | ★ 5/5 | 38% below | 79% |
| 9 | University of Md Shore Medical Center at Easton | Easton, MD | ★ 4/5 | 32% below | 51% |
| 10 | Medstar Union Memorial Hospital | Baltimore, MD | ★ 5/5 | 29% below | 69% |
| 11 | Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr | Fort Washington, MD | ★ 4/5 | 23% below | 69% |
| 12 | University of Md Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown | Chestertown, MD | ★ 5/5 | 10% below | 66% |
vs US avg = how far this hospital’s median cash price sits below the national median across the procedures it publishes (≥10 procedures required). Quality = CMS Care Compare overall rating. Estimates — confirm with the hospital.