IMSMP lands on Fortune’s Best Small Workplaces list

The International Multiple Sclerosis Management Practice was named to Fortune’s 2026 Best Small Workplaces list, giving the New York City clinic a second straight year of workplace recognition. The honor highlights IMSMP’s employee benefits and culture as the practice expands care for people living with multiple sclerosis.

Why it matters: - IMSMP’s placement on the Fortune Best Small Workplaces list signals that a health care clinic can compete on workplace culture, not just clinical outcomes. - The recognition may help the New York City practice recruit and retain specialized medical staff in a tight health care labor market. - IMSMP was the only health care company in New York City to make the 2026 list.

What happened: - The International Multiple Sclerosis Management Practice was named to the 2026 Fortune Best Small Workplaces list. - Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work honor organizations that create positive, inclusive and engaging workplace environments. - IMSMP is a comprehensive multiple sclerosis center based in New York City. - The practice has cared for more than 4,500 patients from 56 countries since opening in 2006. - IMSMP employs more than 80 full-time staff, including neurologists, occupational and physical therapists, social workers, nurses and administrative professionals. - The practice was one of 100 companies recognized on the list. - Great Place To Work evaluated survey responses from more than 30,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies with 10 to 99 U.S. employees. - Dr. Saud Sadiq, IMSMP founder and director, said the recognition reflects a culture where staff feel valued and connected to patient care.

The details: - IMSMP offers four-day workweeks. - Employee benefits include six months of parental leave, onsite catered breakfast and lunch, retirement savings matching, tuition assistance, continuing education opportunities and an employee emergency assistance fund. - The practice said it is committed to fostering work-life balance and high employee satisfaction. - IMSMP has now been recognized as a top workplace for two consecutive years. - In 2025, IMSMP was named to the Best Workplaces in Health Care list. - IMSMP describes itself as a full-service multiple sclerosis treatment hub with four board-certified neurologists. - The practice says it offers all aspects of MS care under one roof. - IMSMP has served patients ages 11 to 98.

Between the lines: - Workplace awards can matter for small medical practices because staffing continuity affects patient experience, care coordination and specialty expertise. - The benefits package suggests IMSMP is using perks and flexibility as part of its retention strategy. - The repeated recognition may also reinforce IMSMP’s brand as both a clinical and employment destination.

What’s next: - IMSMP is likely to continue using the award in recruiting and employer-branding efforts. - The practice’s next test will be whether it can sustain its culture as it serves a broader patient base and maintains a specialized staff.

The bottom line: - IMSMP’s Fortune ranking puts a specialty medical practice on a short list of small employers being recognized for culture, benefits and employee experience.