HSS and Jupiter Medical Forge Landmark Orthopedic Alliance in South Florida

JUPITER, FL – January 09, 2026 – In a significant move set to reshape the landscape of musculoskeletal care in South Florida, Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) and New York-based Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have announced a major alliance. The partnership brings together HSS, the world’s leading academic medical center focused on orthopedics, with JMC, one of the region’s most respected independent hospitals, to create a comprehensive orthopedic care destination.

This collaboration promises to provide residents of Palm Beach County and beyond with unprecedented local access to the same level of orthopedic expertise trusted by professional athletes and patients from over 100 countries. The alliance aims to deliver a full spectrum of care—from initial diagnosis and advanced surgery to state-of-the-art rehabilitation—all under a shared commitment to the highest standards of quality and patient safety.

A New Destination for World-Class Care

For South Florida patients, the partnership translates into a powerful new option for treating joint, spine, and sports-related injuries. HSS physicians will begin performing complex surgical procedures at Jupiter Medical Center, leveraging the hospital’s significant investment in cutting-edge infrastructure. At the heart of this is the recently opened Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical Institute, a 90,000-square-foot facility featuring 16 smart operating rooms designed to accommodate the most advanced surgical technologies.

Further bolstering this capability is JMC’s new five-story Patient Care Tower, slated to open in early 2026. Two entire floors of the tower are specifically dedicated to orthopedic patients, housing postoperative beds and integrated rehabilitation centers. This purpose-built environment is designed to streamline the recovery process, providing a seamless transition from surgery to physical therapy.

“This partnership will help make Jupiter Medical Center the premier destination for musculoskeletal care in the region,” said Ryan W. Simovitch, MD, an HSS sports medicine surgeon based in Florida. “Patients will have access to advanced care close to home, supported by the resources of a global leader.”

The collaboration addresses a growing demand in a region experiencing significant population growth. By establishing a world-class program locally, the alliance aims to reduce the need for patients to travel to New York or other medical hubs for elite-level care in specialties like joint replacement, sports medicine, and spine surgery.

The Strategic Play for Market Leadership

Beyond the immediate patient benefits, this alliance represents a calculated strategic move by both institutions within the competitive U.S. healthcare market. For HSS, it marks a significant step in its deliberate national expansion. The institution first entered the Florida market in 2020 with an outpatient center in West Palm Beach and recently expanded to North Miami, but the partnership with JMC solidifies its presence in the affluent and growing northern Palm Beach and Martin County corridors.

This move is part of a broader trend where top-tier specialty hospitals are forming alliances with strong regional players to extend their brand and clinical reach. Such partnerships allow community hospitals like JMC to elevate their service lines and remain competitive, while enabling academic medical centers like HSS to access new patient populations without the overhead of building new hospitals from the ground up.

Industry analysts note that these alliances are becoming a key strategy for growth and sustainability. HSS’s expansion is not limited to hospital partnerships; the institution recently announced a major venture with investment firm General Atlantic to create a national platform of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). This reflects a strategic pivot toward more efficient, lower-cost outpatient settings for a growing number of orthopedic procedures, a trend that is reshaping care delivery across the country.

“This collaboration reflects a unique depth of shared responsibility and opportunity to increase access to the world’s highest quality orthopedic care in Palm Beach County,” said HSS President and CEO Bryan T. Kelly, MD, MBA.

A Synergy of Excellence and Reputation

The foundation of the partnership lies in the sterling reputations of both organizations. Hospital for Special Surgery’s acclaim is unparalleled in its field. It has been ranked No. 1 in orthopedics nationally by U.S. News & World Report for 16 consecutive years and has been recognized by Newsweek as a world leader in the specialty. Its reputation is built on more than 160 years of focused expertise, leading to some of the nation's lowest complication and readmission rates. This clinical excellence has made it the official hospital for more than 25 professional sports teams and leagues, including the UFC.

Jupiter Medical Center, while regional, has built a formidable reputation of its own. It is rated No. 1 in its region for quality and patient safety and was recently named one of Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals and one of Money’s Best Orthopedic Hospitals in the United States. U.S. News & World Report also recognizes JMC as “High Performing” in hip fracture, hip replacement, and knee replacement, underscoring its existing strength in the field.

“Jupiter Medical Center and HSS share a commitment to excellence in patient care,” said Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “This relationship ensures that people in our community have direct access to the same orthopedic expertise trusted by patients of all kinds worldwide, including professional athletes.”

By combining HSS’s global leadership in research and specialized treatment protocols with JMC’s regional excellence and new, state-of-the-art facilities, the alliance aims to create a clinical powerhouse. This synergy is expected not only to attract patients from across Florida but also to set a new benchmark for orthopedic outcomes and patient experience in the southeastern United States.