Ranking
America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026
America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026 recognizes leading hospitals in the U.S. across seven key areas of medicine: cancer, cardiac, endocrine, gastrointestinal, neurological, orthopedic, and pulmonary care. The ranking is based on a comprehensive evaluation that includes hospital quality metrics, an online survey of thousands of medical professionals, patient satisfaction data, and analysis of PROMs implementation.
- Based on a clear and detailed methodology
- Segmented by specialization
- Created in partnership with Newsweek
Ranking Details
America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026
The hospitals in the table below have been awarded the America’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 title by Statista and Newsweek.
Total:
Total hospitals:
0 hospitals
<43%
43 to <58%
58 to <76% AND internal or external reporting subscore > 0%
76 to <92% AND internal reporting subscore > 0%
92 to 100% AND auditing subscore > 0%
AWARDING YOUR EXCELLENCE
Claim your award
Every awardee is contacted by email with instructions on accessing the award portal.
Not sure if you have received this information? Contact us.
Project Details
About the project
The America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care has been running since 2024. Now in its 3rd edition, the 2026 ranking recognizes the leading hospitals in the US across the following medical specialties:
- 200 hospitals for Cancer Care
- 200 hospitals for Cardiac Care
- 200 hospitals for Neurological Care
- 200 hospitals for Orthopedic Care
- 200 hospitals for Endocrine Care
- 200 hospitals for Pulmonary Care
- 175 hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care
Over 4700 hospitals were evaluated based on a range of factors: quality metrics (various performance measures and accreditations/certifications), a nationwide online survey of medical professionals, results from patient experience surveys, and an analysis of responses from Statista's PROMs Implementation Survey.
To be eligible for evaluation, hospitals had to report their performance data and receive at least a 2-star rating from CMS. They also had to be accessible to the public and/or have a minimum number of beds to be considered comparable in the range of services provided. The final list awards 384 US hospitals across 7 medical specialties.
METHODOLOGY
How we work
Learn about our general approach to creating healthcare rankings. Further details about how the ranking was created can be found in the America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026.
01 Concept
For our healthcare projects, we provide comprehensive insights into the quality of healthcare providers and facilities through our rankings. These rankings help patients make informed, data-driven decisions about their medical needs. They also give healthcare facilities a composite benchmark to understand their position relative to their peers. Integrating data from diverse performance indicators and expert knowledge, we deliver rankings that recognize excellence and promote high standards in healthcare.
02 Data Collection
Our team of analysts employs a range of data sources including questionnaires collecting insights from professionals and data submitted directly by hospitals through the Statista PROMs Implementation and Smart Hospitals Maturity surveys. Publicly available data on quality metrics and patient experience are also assessed. In collaboration with a global board of experts, we are continuously advancing our methodologies to compile the most trusted healthcare rankings.
03 Evaluation
Healthcare analysts at Statista Rankings apply advanced scoring models comprising numerous data pillars to ensure robust and reliable results. Evaluation relies largely on diverse quality indicators and survey results, with pillar weightings adjusted per project based on data availability. These tailored models are used to calculate scores for each facility and determine the final rankings.
04 Quality Assurance
As we are committed to quality, every ranking undergoes a thorough verification process to validate the data used and ensure that the top healthcare providers are recognized. Our experienced team of analysts conducts extensive research on a range of healthcare topics and facilities—including hospitals, nursing homes, and doctors—guaranteeing the utmost reliability in Statista's rankings.
Partnership
Our media partner
Newsweek is an American news magazine and website that provides high-quality information to readers around the globe, reaching over 75 million people each month. First launched in 1933, Newsweek nowadays reports on topics in the fields of international issues, technology, business, culture and politics. The information channels range from weekly published print editions in various countries to an online and mobile presence worldwide.
SURVEY REGISTRATION
Participate in the PROMs survey
Participating in Statista and Newsweek’s PROMs survey demonstrates your hospital’s commitment to patient-centered care and improving patient outcomes. The upcoming survey period for the PROMs implementation survey will begin in autumn 2026 and will be open for participation here.
Pre-registration is available here (please make sure to whitelist the email address: hospitals@ranking.statista-research.com).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions below.
Have questions?
Get in touch with us
You can contact us via the phone number or email below for any queries related to this project. We look forward to hearing from you.
Matt Green
Matt Green
CONTACT FORM
Send us a message
Fill out the contact form and we will get back to you shortly.
Disclaimer - The rankings presented here include only institutions within the defined scope of the respective project. An institution’s inclusion in the ranking reflects positive recognition according to the applied methodology and the data available at the time of compilation. The results reflect the status at the time of data collection and are therefore time-bound. The rankings are not intended to serve as the sole basis for decision-making, and any reliance is at the user’s own risk. They should be considered alongside other sources and, where appropriate, independently verified. No representation is made, and no inference shall be drawn, regarding the quality of institutions not included in the rankings.