Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset has been rated among the top hospitals in New Jersey in the annual hospital rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital ranked 10th in the state overall and 20th in the New York Metro region and was recognized as “high performing” in the areas of urology, heart failure and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
The U.S. News & World Report listing is considered to be the nation’s most prestigious hospital ranking system. Criteria for the rankings include survival and readmission rates; patient experience; physician surveys; safety measures; and the quality of nursing care.
“Our ranking is a testament to the high quality care that our physicians, nurses and staff provide every day,” said Tony Cava, president, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. “Their commitment to our patients and their passion for what they do are truly remarkable and I am so proud that they have chosen to be part of the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset team.”