August 5, 2026- U.S. News & World Report has released the 2026-2027 edition of Best Hospitals. Now in its 37th year, the annual study helps patients and their families make informed, data-driven healthcare decisions in consultation with their medical providers and care teams.
Recognizing that most healthcare decisions are made locally, the 2026-2027 edition highlights 505 Best Regional Hospitals across 49 states and Washington, D.C., that have demonstrated superior patient outcomes for a variety of common procedures and conditions.
To simplify the search for complex treatments close to home, U.S. News is introducing regional specialty rankings in four key areas:
- Cancer
- Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Rehabilitation
U.S. News Best Hospitals are evaluated in two ways – specialty rankings and procedure and condition ratings.