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U.S. News announces 2026-2027 best hospitals

News & World Report released its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings Tuesday. This year's edition features 505 hospitals across 49 states and Washington, D.C.

U.S. News announces 2026-2027 best hospitals

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News & World Report released its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings Tuesday.

This year's edition features 505 hospitals across 49 states and Washington, D.C.

"that have demonstrated superior patient outcomes for a variety of common procedures and conditions," according to a press release.

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News & World Report released its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings Tuesday. This year's edition features 505 hospitals across 49 states and Washington, D.C. "that have demonstrated superior patient outcomes for a variety of common procedures and conditions," according to a press release.

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  • News' performance-driven metrics ensure American families can confidently find and choose high-quality care, often right in their own communities," Ben Harder, U.S.

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News' chief of health analysis and managing editor, said in the release.

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