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Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute ranked #1 in Kansas for Joint Replacement
LEAWOOD, Kansas (October 28, 2025) – Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute (KCOI) announced today that it ranks #1 in Kansas for Joint Replacement in 2026, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. In the past year, KCOI has also been recognized with the Outstanding Patient Experience Award and Patient Safety Excellence Award. These achievements place KCOI in the Top 2% of hospitals in the Nation and distinguishes the organization as Kansas’ leading hospital for Joint Replacement surgery.
“Achieving the No. 1 Joint Replacement ranking in Kansas is a testament to the team of providers we have at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute. As Kansas City’s only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, we are always raising the bar for the standard of care in our region,” said Gene Austin, CEO of KCOI. “We pride ourselves in delivering true excellence in hospital quality, patient outcomes and compassionate care, and this ranking is recognition of the hard work our physicians and staff do to serve the Kansas City community each day.”
Healthgrades bases its 2026 rankings on a rigorous evaluation of risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 common conditions and procedures. Hospitals that receive high ratings, such as this #1 state ranking, are shown to provide consistently superior outcomes. Patients who are treated at a hospital with a top-rated joint replacement program have a significantly lower risk of in-hospital complications.
“Healthgrades’ specialty awards identify the nation’s top-performing hospitals in key service areas, helping consumers find high quality care tailored to their specific needs,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute for its consistently superior outcomes in key service areas, including joint replacement, patient safety and patient experience.” Consumers can visit Healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click to view the complete 2026 Specialty State Rankings Methodology.
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About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute
Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute (KCOI) provides unparalleled orthopedic care to those in the Kansas City region and beyond. KCOI, a physician-owned specialty hospital, offers comprehensive services including surgical services, interventional spine procedures, Ortho Urgent Care, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation therapy. KCOI represents the pinnacle of orthopedic excellence, committed to delivering personalized solutions and exceptional outcomes for every patient. Learn more at kcoi.com.
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