NEW YORK, August 4, 2026 -(BUSINESS WIRE)- Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) once again leads the nation in orthopedic care, earning the No. “We are proud to once again be recognized as a leader in orthopedics and rheumatology,” said HSS President and CEO Bryan T. Kelly, MD, MBA. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2026-2027), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2025-2026). In addition to patient care, HSS leads the field in research, innovation and education. 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.