NEW
YORK, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has been ranked No. 1 in
the nation for orthopedics for the 15th consecutive year and No. 3
in the nation for rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report
2024-2025 Best Hospitals: Specialty Rankings©.*
U.S. News evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals in 15 specialties.
Hospital performance was assessed based on various measures,
including patient outcomes, level of nursing care, patient-reported
experience, and available technology such as computer-assisted
orthopedic surgery. The methodology factored in data from the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the American Hospital
Association, professional organizations, and medical
specialists.
"This recognition reflects 161 years of specialization and the
skill and dedication of thousands of HSS colleagues who provide or
support care for our patients," said Bryan
T. Kelly, MD, MBA, HSS president, CEO and surgeon-in-chief
emeritus. "HSS is a place that inspires and empowers extraordinary
people to seek and solve challenges big and small to make HSS and
our patients better every day."
Patients come to HSS from all 50 states and more than 100
countries.
"Whether for a rheumatology consultation or a highly complex
surgery, choosing a healthcare provider is one of the most
important decisions an individual can make," said Douglas E. Padgett, MD, surgeon-in-chief and
medical director of HSS. "The U.S. News rankings are a testament to
our success in providing the highest quality care for patients who
trust HSS. As our institution grows to offer services to more
people, we will continue to provide evidence-based, personalized
care to achieve the best outcomes."
"The U.S. News rankings highlight the recognition of excellence
in rheumatology at HSS and emphasize the importance of specialized
expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases,"
said S. Louis Bridges, Jr., MD, PhD,
physician-in-chief and chief of the Division of Rheumatology.
"Accurate, prompt diagnosis of these often-challenging diseases
remains the cornerstone of successful treatment. Many
rheumatologists at HSS focus on specific rheumatic conditions,
which leads to better patient outcomes. Our clinicians work closely
with HSS researchers to enhance our understanding of rheumatic
diseases and develop innovative treatment approaches to benefit
patients worldwide."
HSS is the world's leading academic medical center specializing
in musculoskeletal health and the only hospital in North America designated by the World Economic
Forum to serve in the Global Coalition for Value in Healthcare. HSS
maintains the nation's lowest hospital readmission rates for
orthopedics and among the lowest infection and complication rates.
HSS has been named No. 1 in the world for orthopedics by Newsweek
each year since introducing its "world's best hospitals" survey in
2020.
In 2023, HSS clinicians and surgeons provided specialized care
to more than 211,000 patients with orthopedic or rheumatologic
conditions, such as pain or injury to the back, neck, or joints;
osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis; lupus; scleroderma; and
psoriatic arthritis. HSS performed more than 41,000 orthopedic
surgical procedures in 2023.
HSS is the official hospital of and provides team physicians to
more than 20 high performing sports teams and leagues, including
the New York Giants, New York Knicks, New York Liberty, Brooklyn
Nets, New York Mets, New York Red Bulls, New York Road Runners,
National Basketball Players Association, Major League Pickleball,
US Youth Soccer, and UFC. It is designated a Medical Center of
Excellence by Fédération Internationale de Football Association
(FIFA).
* Copyright © 2024 U.S. News & World Report, L.P. Data
reprinted with permission from U.S. News.
About HSS
HSS is the world's leading academic medical center focused on
musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special
Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 15th
consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World
Report (2024-2025), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in
NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report "Best Children's
Hospitals" list (2023-2024). In a survey of medical professionals
in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in
orthopedics for a fourth consecutive year (2023). Founded in 1863,
the Hospital has the lowest readmission rates in the nation for
orthopedics, and among the lowest infection and complication rates.
HSS was the first in New York
State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in
Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five
consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College,
HSS has a main campus in New York
City and facilities in New
Jersey, Connecticut and in
the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida. In addition to patient care, HSS
leads the field in research, innovation and education. The HSS
Research Institute comprises 20 laboratories and 300 staff members
focused on leading the advancement of musculoskeletal health
through prevention of degeneration, tissue repair and tissue
regeneration. In addition, more than 200 HSS clinical investigators
are working to improve patient outcomes through better ways to
prevent, diagnose, and treat orthopedic, rheumatic and
musculoskeletal diseases. The HSS Innovation Institute works to
realize the potential of new drugs, therapeutics and devices. The
HSS Education Institute is a trusted leader in advancing
musculoskeletal knowledge and research for physicians, nurses,
allied health professionals, academic trainees, and consumers in
more than 165 countries. The institution is collaborating with
medical centers and other organizations to advance the quality and
value of musculoskeletal care and to make world-class HSS care more
widely accessible nationally and internationally. www.hss.edu.
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