Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2024 List

Hackensack University Medical Center was ranked #58 on the list and was recognized as a 6-year champion on the list

Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is proud to announce that Hackensack Meridian University Medical Center has been named among the top hospitals in Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2024. Hackensack University Medical Center was recognized as a Six-Year Champion and was ranked 58 out of 420 hospitals in the U.S. that made the list.

“Hackensack Meridian Health is proud to once again be recognized by Newsweek among the top hospitals worldwide that are looking to advance healthcare and build healthier nations,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, chief executive officer, Hackensack Meridian Health. “Our team members deliver cutting-edge treatments and continue to advance the standards of healthcare excellence, providing high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve.”

Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, presented this prestigious award, which was announced on February 28th, 2024.

"Hackensack University Medical Center is committed to building healthier communities, enhancing the patient experience and improving patient outcomes,” said Mark D. Sparta, FACHE, president and chief hospital executive, Hackensack University Medical Center and president, north region, Hackensack Meridian Health. “This recognition from Newsweek and Statista is a testament to our team members’ commitment and dedication to providing high-quality, safe care each day.”

The World’s Best Hospitals 2024 ranking lists the best hospitals in 30 countries: USA, Germany, Japan, France, Italy, United Kingdom, South Korea, Brazil, India, Spain, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Colombia, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Malaysia, Thailand, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Israel, Singapore. The countries were selected based on multiple comparability factors, such as standard of living/life expectancy, population size, number of hospitals, and data availability. Major changes were made in this year’s edition. A global board of renowned experts supports the continuous development of the methodology.

The lists are based on four data sources:

• Recommendations from Medical Experts: Online survey among tens of thousands of doctors, health care professionals, and hospital managers in 30 countries
• Results from Patient Surveys: Survey of patient satisfaction with hospitalization
• Hospital Quality Metrics: Medical indicators e.g., data on quality of care for treatments, hygiene measures, patient safety, and waiting times.
• PROMs Implementation Survey: Optional online survey on the implementation and use of PROMs in hospitals.

For more information about Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2024, click here.