Mayo Clinic developed HealthLocator, a free digital tool that allows patients to compare national hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience data [1, 2].
Providing transparent data helps reduce uncertainty for patients and families when selecting healthcare facilities. By aggregating verified outcomes, the tool aims to ensure patients have access to trusted information before making critical medical decisions [1, 3].
Launched on Oct. 30, 2025 [1], the tool is available nationwide across the U.S. [1, 4]. The initiative was announced via a press release issued from Rochester, Minnesota [1, 4].
HealthLocator aggregates data on safety and quality outcomes to help users identify high-performing institutions [2, 3]. The development of the tool follows a need for clearer information in the healthcare selection process.
Subashnie Devkaran, Ph.D., discussed the importance of such transparency in a separate report. "I was once a victim of a medical error, and really, when I reflect on that, it was that I really lacked the ..." Devkaran said [3].
Mayo Clinic said the tool was created to address the difficulty patients face when navigating fragmented hospital data [1, 3]. By centralizing these metrics, the organization intends to empower patients to prioritize safety and quality in their care [1, 2].
“HealthLocator is a free digital tool that aggregates national hospital quality, safety, and patient‑experience data”
The introduction of HealthLocator represents a shift toward patient-led quality control in the U.S. healthcare system. By making safety and experience data accessible and comparable, the tool puts pressure on hospitals to maintain high standards to remain competitive in a transparent digital marketplace.
