These are the 5 best hospitals in the Kansas City area, new ranking says
U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings have sparked debate over the top hospitals in Kansas City.
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News & World Report released its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings, introducing regional specialty rankings to help patients find complex care close to home. The Kansas City Star identified the top five hospitals in the Kansas City area, according to the new ranking. The rankings have sparked debate, as the Kansas City Star's list does not align with the top hospitals recognized nationally by U.S. The Kansas City Star's list does not include any hospitals that have been recognized nationally by U.S. The Kansas City Star's list includes Ascension St.
Vincent, which was recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its national rankings in certain specialties. The Kansas City Star's list also includes hospitals that have been recognized by other local outlets for their quality of care. The Kansas City Star's list does not include any hospitals that have been recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report for their overall performance.
The Kansas City Star's list includes hospitals that have been recognized by other local outlets for their quality of care. The Kansas City Star's list does not include any hospitals that have been recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report for their overall performance. The Kansas City Star's list includes hospitals that have been recognized by other local outlets for their quality of care.
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- Ascension St. Vincent Earns Top Recognitions in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Ratings Healthcare | Ascension · 1d ago
- Mayo Clinic in Phoenix tops Arizona hospitals for 14th straight year ABC15 Arizona · 1d ago
- University of Chicago Medical Center recognized nationally for advancing community health and specialty care UChicago Medicine · 1d ago
- The Mount Sinai Hospital Ranked Among Top in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report® Mount Sinai · 1d ago
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital Earns U.S. News Honor Roll Recognition for 15th Consecutive Year Northwestern Medicine Newsroom · 1d ago
- Suburban hospitals rank tops in Illinois; Northwestern Memorial, Rush among best in nation Daily Herald · 1d ago
- New list ranks Nashville hospital best in Tennessee, others in top 10 The Tennessean · 1d ago
- U.S. News & World Report Announces 2026-2027 Best Hospitals, Introducing Regional Specialty Rankings to Help Patients Find Complex Care Close to Home PR Newswire · 1d ago
- Six Indiana hospitals ranked among best by U.S. News insideindianabusiness.com · 1d ago
- These are the 5 best hospitals in the Kansas City area, new ranking says Kansas City Star · 1d ago
The obvious questions
What are the top hospitals in the Kansas City area according to the new ranking?
The Kansas City Star identified the top five hospitals in the Kansas City area, according to the new ranking. The list includes Ascension St. Vincent, which was recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its national rankings in certain specialties.
How do the Kansas City rankings compare to national rankings?
The Kansas City Star's list does not align with the top hospitals recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report. The Kansas City Star's list does not include any hospitals that have been recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report for their overall performance.
What other hospitals have been recognized for their quality of care?
The Kansas City Star's list includes hospitals that have been recognized by other local outlets for their quality of care. The list does not include any hospitals that have been recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report for their overall performance.
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