Hackensack University Medical Center Recognized Among Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 Great Hospitals in America

Hackensack, NJ ? Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center is pleased to announce it has been recognized in the 2019 edition of Becker's Hospital Review’s 100 great hospitals in America.

"Hackensack University Medical Center is honored to be selected for Becker’s 100 great hospitals in America list," said Ihor S. Sawczuk, M.D., FACS, regional president, Northern Market, Hackensack Meridian Health. "This significant recognition is a direct result of our team members’ high degree of skill and their deep dedication in service of our patients."

According to Becker’s Healthcare, the hospitals featured on this list earned recognition for excellence in clinical care, patient outcomes, and staff and physician satisfaction, and as industry leaders that achieved advanced accreditation and certification in several specialties.

"I am proud of our entire team for achieving this well-deserved place on the Becker’s 100 great hospitals in America list," said Mark D. Sparta, FACHE, president and chief hospital executive, Hackensack University Medical Center. "It’s a true reflection of our shared commitment to transform health care and serve as a leader of positive change."

Becker's selected these hospitals for inclusion based on an analysis of ranking and award agencies, including U.S. News & World Report's 2018-19 rankings, CareChex, Healthgrades, CMS star ratings, Leapfrog grades and IBM Watson Health top hospitals. Becker's also sought nominations for this list.