RRMC Named Among Best Hospitals for Hip and Knee Replacements, Hip Fracture and Diabetes by U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Ratings

RUTLAND, VT – Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) has been named a U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 High Performing Hospital for both Hip and Knee Replacements, Hip Fractures, and Diabetes. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

RRMC is the only hospital in the state of Vermont to receive a High Performing rating for its Diabetes and Endocrinology Specialized Clinic. RRMC is also the only hospital in the state to earn a High Performing rating across all four procedures, conditions, and specialties in Diabetes, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, and Hip Fracture. Fewer than half of the thousands of hospitals evaluated earned a 'High Performing' designation in the types of care evaluated by U.S. News.

“This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic and Diabetes and Endocrinology teams”, said Judi Fox, President and CEO at RRMC. “It underscores our unwavering commitment to our patients and the communities we serve.”

Carolina Mendes, MD, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism added “Receiving this recognition is a wonderful reflection of the dedication of our entire Diabetes and Endocrinology team. Every day, our physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, educators, and staff work together to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for our patients. We are proud to serve our community and grateful that our commitment to high-quality diabetes care has been recognized."

U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their health care providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures. For more than a decade, RRMC has consistently ranked among the highest performing hospitals for both hip and knee replacement.

“The recognition of RRMC as a high performing hospital for orthopaedic procedures is a credit to the collaboration and teamwork of our providers, nurses, physical therapists, case managers, and support staff,” said Eric Marsh, MD, Medical Director of Orthopaedic Surgery. “Delivering high-quality care to our patients is a priority for our team.”

U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions; less than half earned recognition in any of those 37 areas of care. To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital’s performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.

“When patients face a major surgery or a chronic medical condition, having access to clear, quality data is vital,” said U.S. News’ Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder. “A ‘High Performing’ rating means that Rutland Regional Medical Center outperformed a national threshold, giving families a reliable starting point as they consult with their doctors to choose the best place for care.” 

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