RWJBarnabas Health has most hospitals in NJ on the list
West Orange, N.J. – February 26, 2026 – Three RWJBarnabas Health hospitals – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Monmouth Medical Center, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center have been named to Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2026. Monmouth Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center have also been recognized as leaders in infection protection.
The eighth edition of the World’s Best Hospitals List, presented annually by Statista and Newsweek, includes a total of 2,530 hospitals across 32 countries with 420 hospitals in the United States. The hospitals were analyzed and selected based on four criteria:
- Hospital quality metrics
- Recommendations from medical experts
- Results from patient surveys
- Statista Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) Implementation Survey
This is the fifth and sixth time, respectively, that Monmouth Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center have been featured on the list.
“It is an honor to have more hospitals named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 list than any other health system in New Jersey,” said Dr. Andy Anderson, Chief Medical and Quality Officer, RWJBarnabas Health. “This recognition highlights the unwavering dedication of our team across the RWJBarnabas Health system. As we work to advance academic medicine, this honor reinforces our efforts to continue providing compassionate care to patients and communities across New Jersey.”
Monmouth Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center are also among 259 U.S. hospitals to receive the Infection Prevention Award, which recognizes facilities that performed above the national level based on CDC infection measures and Leapfrog hand hygiene criteria. It is the third time Monmouth Medical Center has received the designation.
“Being recognized again by Newsweek as a top hospital and infection protection leader is an incredible honor and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff,” said Eric Carney, President and CEO of Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. “Delivering for our patients is our top priority, and we remain committed to our mission to provide accessible, high-quality, patient-centered care.”
“We are thrilled to see Newark Beth Israel Medical Center honored by Newsweek as a world-class hospital,” said Darrell K. Terry, Sr., MHA, MPH, FACHE, FHELA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey. “We are also proud to receive the Infection Prevention Award – a reflection of our talented team working around the clock to keep our patients and our state healthy.”
The recognition from Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 reflects RWJBarnabas Health’s longstanding commitment to high-quality care, patient experience, and clinical excellence.
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.
RWJBarnabas Health partners with its communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. It provides patient-centered care in a compassionate manner and is the state’s largest safety-net provider and leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health provides food to the hungry, housing for the homeless and economic opportunities to those most vulnerable.
RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute — the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers, with more than 44,000 employees, contributing more than $5.5 billion to the state economy every year. For more information, visit www.RWJBH.org.
Contact:
Carrie.Cristello@rwjbh.org