RWJBarnabas Health Facilities Nationally Recognized by Healthgrades for Quality Across Specialty Care Areas

RWJBarnabas Health Facilities Rank Among the Top 5 Percent of Hospitals in the Nation

West Orange, NJ, November 29, 2022 - RWJBarnabas Health received 32 awards and recognitions from the Healthgrades 2023 Specialty Excellence Awards for superior clinical performance in numerous specialty care areas, including cardiac, critical care, and surgical care.

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center was named one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care™ for 2 years in a row-the only hospital in New Jersey to receive this recognition two years in a row, one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ for 7 years in a row, one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care™ in 2023, and one of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery™ for 3 years in a row.

Additionally, Community Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital were recognized among the top 5 percent of hospitals in the nation across multiple areas including bariatrics, cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, critical care, and surgical care. Community Medical Center is the only hospital in New Jersey to earn a Surgical Care Excellence Award in 2023. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset was recognized among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the nation in cardiac and gastrointestinal care.

"The Healthgrades awards showcase our commitment to providing safe, high-quality comprehensive care to every patient we serve across the state," said Andy Anderson, MD, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical and Quality Officer at RWJBarnabas Health. "These recognitions are a true testament to the continuity of care that our dedicated staff provides across each of our facilities to enhance patient outcomes."

To determine the national leaders in various specialty care areas for 2023, Healthgrades evaluated patient mortality and complication rates at nearly 4,500 hospitals. To help consumers find the best care for their needs, Healthgrades uses star ratings and awards to identify the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.

RWJBarnabas Health facilities were recognized with the following awards and recognitions in addition to 35 Five-Star Rating Awards for specialty care:

Bariatric

• Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ for 5 Years in a Row (2019-2023)
  • Recognized by Healthgrades for Superior Performance in Bariatric Surgery for 5 Years in a Row (2019-2023)
  • Among the Top 5% of Hospitals Evaluated for Bariatric Surgery for 4 Years in a Row (2020-2023)
  • Among the Top 10% of Hospitals Evaluated for Bariatric Surgery for 5 Years in a Row (2019-2023)

Cardiac

• Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
  • Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ for 7 years in a row
  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Cardiac Care Excellence Award™ for 7 Years in a Row (2017-2023)
  • Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services for 4 Years in a Row (2020-2023)
  • Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Cardiology Services for 3 Years in a Row (2021-2023)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services for 7 Years in a Row (2017-2023)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services for 4 Years in a Row (2020-2023)
• Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
  • Recipient of the Healthgrades 2023 Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services in 2023
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2023

Pulmonary

• Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
  • Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care™ for 2 years in a row
  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2021-2023)
  • Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services for 2 Years in a Row (2022-2023)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services for 3 Years in a Row (2021-2023)

Gastrointestinal

• Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
  • Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care™ in 2023
  • Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery™ for 3 years in a row
  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2021-2023)
  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ for 3 Years in a Row (2021-2023)
  • Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall GI Services in 2023
  • Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery for 3 Years in a Row (2021-2023)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall GI Services for 3 Years in a Row (2021-2023)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Gastrointestinal Surgery for 3 Years in a Row (2021-2023)
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for GI Medical Treatment in 2023
• Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for GI Medical Treatment in 2023

Critical Care

• Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
  • Recipient of the Healthgrades 2023 Critical Care Excellence Award™
  • Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Critical Care in 2023

Surgical Care

• Community Medical Center
  • Recipient of the Healthgrades Surgical Care Excellence Award™ for 2 Years in a Row (2022-2023)
  • Named Among the Top 5% of Hospitals in the Nation for Surgical Care for 2 Years in a Row (2022-2023)
  • Named Among the Top 10% of Hospitals in the Nation for Surgical Care for 2 Years in a Row (2022-2023)

For more information Healthgrades has released a consumer-friendly overview of their complete awards methodology. To view the full list of 2023 Specialty Excellence Award recipients, click here.

About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, with a service area covering eight counties with five million people. The system includes twelve acute care hospitals - Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton in Hamilton, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway in Rahway, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville; Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth; three acute care children's hospitals; Children's Specialized Hospital, including a network of outpatient centers; a behavioral health center and the state's largest behavioral health network; two trauma centers; a satellite emergency department; ambulatory care centers; geriatric centers; comprehensive home care and hospice programs; fitness and wellness centers; retail pharmacy services; an affiliated medical group; multi-site imaging centers; and two accountable care organizations.

RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey's largest private employers - with more than 38,000 employees and 9,000 physicians - and routinely captures national awards for outstanding quality and safety. RWJBarnabas Health, in partnership with Rutgers University, is New Jersey's largest academic health care system. The collaboration aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers' education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey - the state's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

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