Hi Reddit! This is Anne Roberts, Senior Product Director of Health-Health Providers at U.S. News & World Report. My team oversees the Best Hospitals digital products, taking the rigorous evaluation data built by our Health Analysis team and turning it into clear, accessible tools online for patients and families facing complex healthcare decisions.

This week, we introduced new Specialty State and Metro rankings in four key areas, including Cancer (alongside Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery; Orthopedics; and Rehabilitation). Most patients want care close to home, and these new regional rankings bridge the gap between national excellence and local accessibility.

Key details about this year’s cancer hospital rankings:

• Hospital Evaluation: We evaluated nearly 750 hospitals for cancer treatment, ranking the top 50 nationally for treating complex conditions like leukemia, lymphoma, melanoma, breast, kidney, colon, prostate, pancreatic, head and neck, orthopedic, uterine, and ovarian cancers.
• Regional Rankings & High Performers: The nation’s top 100 cancer care hospitals now receive an ordinal regional ranking in their state and/or major metropolitan area. This includes the 50 nationally ranked hospitals plus the next 50 best-performing regional institutions (high performers), helping patients identify top-tier local care even if a top-50 national facility isn't nearby.  In addition, patients and their loved ones or family members can consult ratings more specific to the kind of cancer care they need and find high performing hospitals for lung, colon, prostate, and gynecological cancer surgery, and treatment of leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
• National vs. Regional: Top 100 hospitals can receive up to 3 recognitions - a national ranking or high performing recognition,  a state ranking and/or a metro ranking.  Some hospitals appear on both national and regional leaderboards, while others are ranked regionally only, ensuring patients can spot high-quality regional care in their own communities.
• Local Search: You can check care options near you by entering your city or zip code directly into the U.S. News Cancer Rankings tool.

When facing a serious health journey like cancer, finding trusted care closer to home can reduce logistical and financial stress, without sacrificing quality care. These rankings are built to support your conversations with your physician, not substitute for medical advice. I’m here to answer your questions about using our hospital search and compare tools, how we evaluate hospital performance, or how to explore your local options. Ask me anything. 

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Hi Reddit! This is Adriana Ocañas, consumer credit card analyst at U.S. News & World Report.

The back-to-school season is officially here, and for many families, it’s the second biggest shopping event of the year. Our latest U.S. News survey reveals that 72% of parents admit they will have trouble paying for back-to-school expenses this year. In fact, nearly half (48%) are reducing their school shopping budgets, even as 54% of parents plan to spend $101 to $300 per child just on standard items. 

Managing the classroom checklist alongside inflation is a tough balancing act. I’m here today to share savvy shopping strategies, answer your questions about capitalizing on tax-free weekend holidays and provide budgeting tips to keep your spending low this back-to-school season. Ask me anything!

Proof: https://x.com/usnews/status/2082860454582308866?s=20

Hi Reddit! This is LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for Education at U.S. News & World Report. We’ve just published our 2026-2027 Best Global Universities rankings, which evaluate more than 2,250 schools across 100+ countries based on academic research and reputation. 

Our latest rankings give you a powerful way to compare schools worldwide. If you're looking for academic excellence and global recognition, these rankings are a great starting point. We focus heavily on a school's research and scholarly impact, so you can easily spot the institutions that are leading the way in global innovation.

You can read more about U.S. News’ methodology here and explore the full rankings here.

Whether you’re an American student looking to study abroad or an international student considering your options, I’m here to discuss what you should know about looking beyond your borders to advance your education. Ask me anything!

Proof: https://x.com/usnews/status/2070154759206531343?s=20

Hi Reddit! This is Shanley Chien, senior editor of health at U.S. News & World Report.

Last month, we released our fourth annual edition of the Best OTC Medicine & Health Products rankings of 128 over-the-counter categories – including 11 new product categories like creatine, menopause supplements, collagen peptides, and digestive enzymes.

With thousands of options available on pharmacy shelves, choosing the right product can be a daunting task. These rankings aim to simplify that process and provide clarity for your everyday health decisions by highlighting the brands that health care professionals actually recommend.

In partnership with global market research firm The Harris Poll, we surveyed 357 pharmacists and 129 dermatologists practicing in the United States to find out which brands they trust most. This year, brands like Nature Made, CeraVe, and La Roche-Posay led the pack with the most No. 1 products across specialized supplements, skincare, and everyday remedies. 

You can read more about U.S. News’ methodology here and explore the full rankings here.

Whether you're wondering which brands topped specific categories or looking for tips on navigating the pharmacy aisle, I'm here to help. Ask me anything! 

Proof: https://x.com/usnews/status/2065444858345496634?s=20

Edit: Thanks for the questions everyone! Signing off now.