The Brief

U.S. News has released its annual Best Hospitals list to help Americans choose the highest quality health care for themselves and their loved ones.

According to U.S. News, the 2025-2026 edition of Best Hospitals evaluates hospitals at both a state and metro level, recognizing 49 states and 95 metro areas that "have demonstrated superior outcomes."

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What they're saying:

"For most Americans, health care decisions are made close to home," Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News, said in a news release. "The Best Regional Hospitals rankings underscore the difference high-performing local medical centers make.

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"These local hospital rankings,

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