6 NJ Health Care Facilities Among 100 ‘Great Hospitals In America’

NEW JERSEY — Six hospitals in New Jersey are among 100 of the best in the country, according to a new national report.

The “Great Hospitals in America” list, from Chicago-based trade publication Becker’s Healthcare, includes many of the same hospitals as rankings of U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

“These hospitals are widely recognized for their clinical excellence, commitment to patient safety, innovative initiatives, research efforts, education and high levels of patient satisfaction,” the company said.

Becker’s said the list of 100 hospitals is not exhaustive, and is not an endorsement of the included hospitals. Hospitals submitted nominations, and Becker’s editorial team conducted research to compile their list.

From New Jersey, here are the health care facilities that made the top 100 (listed in alphabetical order):

Hackensack Meridian - Hackensack University Medical Center — "Established in 1888 as Bergen County’s first hospital, it is now an 803-bed academic medical center renowned for its advanced clinical care and groundbreaking research. The hospital has achieved numerous accolades, including being ranked as the No. 1 hospital in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report, with six adult specialties and four pediatric specialties recognized among the top 50 nationwide. Hackensack University Medical Center is also distinguished as the first hospital in New Jersey and the second in the nation to achieve Magnet designation for nursing excellence for seven consecutive times. The hospital is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, being one of only 14 centers globally to acquire the da Vinci 5 multiport surgical system and the first in New Jersey to offer SCINTIX biology-guided radiotherapy."

Hackensack Meridian - Jersey Shore University Medical Center — "Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center is a leading not-for-profit teaching hospital with 630 beds. It is the only level I adult trauma and level II pediatric trauma center in Monmouth and Ocean counties and houses the renowned K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. The hospital excels in clinical research and medical education through affiliations with the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and St. George’s University School of Medicine. Jersey Shore University Medical Center has received numerous accolades, including consistent recognition by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best hospitals in New Jersey, and multiple Healthgrades awards for excellence in cardiac care, stroke care and patient safety. The facility is also recognized for its innovative initiatives such as the telestroke program, the construction of the HOPE Tower, and advanced technologies in neurosurgery and cancer treatment. "

Morristown Medical Center — "Morristown Medical Center is among the 6 percent of hospitals in the country that perform transcatheter aortic valve replacements to receive the American College of Cardiology transcatheter valve certification. MMC’s Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute is ranked among the top 50 in the nation for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery by U.S. News and World Report for 2024-25. It also holds the largest cardiac surgery program and the only hypertrophic cardiomyopathy center in the state. The team has completed over 10,000 successful catheterizations and angioplasties, performed more than 5,000 TAVR procedures and provided over 1,000 valve procedures annually. MMC has two highly specialized programs, the Atlantic Aortic Center and Cardiovascular Rescue & Recovery, and is actively conducting 65 cardiac research studies."

Overlook Medical Center (Summit) — "Overlook is nationally recognized for neurosurgery and stroke care and was named the first comprehensive stroke center in the state. The center hosts a neuroscience intensive care unit, level IV comprehensive Epilepsy Center and the state’s only helipad dedicated to emergency stroke and neurosurgical patient transport. Overlook’s Union Campus, a multispecialty medical complex, offers a range of outpatient services including an ambulatory surgery center, laboratory services, primary care and a nationally recognized satellite emergency department. Overlook has been named one of America’s 50 best hospitals by Heathgrades for five consecutive years and one of the world’s best hospitals by Newsweek for six consecutive years."

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and The Bristol-Myers-Squibb Children’s Hospital (New Brunswick) — "RWJUH, a 628-bed facility, excels in various specialties, including cardiovascular medicine, cancer care and neuroscience. BMSCH is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in orthopedics and urology, and is ranked the No. 2 children's hospital in the state for 2024-25. It offers specialized pediatric care and houses one of New Jersey's only extracorporeal membrane oxygenation programs in its level 3 NICU and PICU. RWJUH is also a major academic center with cutting-edge facilities, such as its advanced comprehensive stroke center and the state’s first cardiac amyloid and cardiomyopathy center. The hospital has been recognized for its commitment to health equity and community outreach, targeting diverse populations with specific healthcare needs."

The Valley Hospital (Paramus) — "The Valley Hospital is designed to enhance patient, family and caregiver experiences through advanced technology. Features include single-patient rooms with 75-inch monitors for displaying patient details, an expanded emergency department, and an intraoperative MRI suite. The hospital’s innovative design has earned national recognition, including Healthgrades' "America's 100 Best Hospitals" award for 2024 and an “A” patient safety grade from The Leapfrog Group. The facility’s sustainable features, such as green roofs and a cogeneration plant, highlight its commitment to environmental stewardship. The Valley Hospital’s use of advanced technology, like AI-assisted video monitoring and real-time location system tracking, improves patient safety and care efficiency."

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