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HACKENSACK, NJ — In a landmark recognition, Hackensack University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health has been named the #1 hospital in the New York/New Jersey Metro area and one of the Top 20 hospitals nationwide in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll. It is the first hospital in New Jersey ever to receive a Top 20 national ranking.
This top-tier distinction cements Hackensack’s place as a national leader in patient care and medical innovation. The hospital also retained its title as the #1 hospital in New Jersey, and it is the only NJ facility ranked first in both adult and pediatric care.
“This historic Top 20 national ranking belongs to our team members,” said Robert C. Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. “It’s a celebration of their dedication and a promise to our patients that we will never stop reaching higher.”
Key Achievements for Hackensack University Medical Center:
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Nationally ranked in 10 adult and 3 pediatric specialties
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Rated High Performing in 23 adult procedures and conditions
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Includes data from The Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital
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Home to John Theurer Cancer Center, ranked #1 in NJ and #37 in the nation
Other Top New Jersey Hospitals in 2025–26 Rankings:
???? Morristown Medical Center (Atlantic Health System)
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Ranked #2 in NJ, #9 in the NY Metro Area
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Increased national rankings from 4 to 5 specialties
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#16 in the U.S. for orthopedics (highest in NJ)
???? Overlook Medical Center (Atlantic Health System)
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Ranked #3 in NJ, #14 in NY Metro
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High-performing in 5 specialties: gastroenterology & GI surgery, neurology & neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology, geriatrics
???? The Valley Hospital (Paramus)
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Ranked #6 in NJ, Top 25 in NY Metro Area
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High performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions
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Recognized for urology and cancer care
???? Cooper University Health Care (Southern NJ)
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Ranked #7 in NJ, Top in Philadelphia Metro Area
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High-performing in 14 adult specialties and conditions
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Continues to be South Jersey’s leading academic health system
???? Englewood Health
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Ranked Top 10 in NJ, Top 25 in NY Metro
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High-performing in 8 key medical procedures and conditions
About the U.S. News Best Hospitals Rankings:
The annual rankings evaluate hospital performance using data from over 800 million patient records, measuring outcomes in:
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Risk-adjusted mortality rates
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Preventable complications
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Patient experience and nursing quality
“Hospitals designated as ‘High Performing’ demonstrate consistent excellence in care and patient outcomes,” said Ben Harder, Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis at U.S. News & World Report.
Conclusion:
From Hackensack’s national distinction to regional strength at Valley, Morristown, and Cooper, New Jersey’s top medical centers continue to shine. These achievements are a testament to the dedication, skill, and innovation driving healthcare forward across the Garden State.
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