For the fourth consecutive year, Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) in Long Branch, New Jersey has cemented its position among the world’s top hospitals, securing a spot on Newsweek’s 2025 list of World’s Best Hospitals. This prestigious recognition, which is provided by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, acknowledges excellence in healthcare across the globe, by considering 2,400 facilities from 30 diverse countries. Among only 412 U.S. hospitals recognized, MMC is one of six from New Jersey and represents Monmouth County exclusively in this esteemed list.
MMC’s commitment to exceptional healthcare extends beyond general hospital services. For a second consecutive year, the center was lauded as one of the World’s Best Infection Prevention Hospitals. This significant honor spotlights U.S. hospitals that excel in infection prevention, based on performance measures that exceed the national average. The rigorous selection process employed by Newsweek involved numerous factors, such as peer evaluations from over 85,000 medical professionals, patient experiences, and quality metrics. In 2025, the weightage of hospital quality metrics and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) implementation in the scoring model was amplified to focus on key indicators of hospitals quality.
MMC’s impressive standings, which includes being the hospital with the most Leapfrog A’s for patient safety in the region and earning the distinction of being New Jersey’s first hospital to achieve Magnet Recognition with Distinction®, establish the unwavering commitment and tireless dedication of its team, as noted by MMC’s and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus’ President and CEO, Eric Carney.
Newsweek emphasized that the hospitals in their list consistently attract the best talent, deliver stellar patient outcomes, and implement vital new treatments and research. The list serves as a reliable resource, aiding patients, families, and healthcare leaders in identifying globally-renowned medical institutions. Monmouth Medical Center’s comprehensive portfolio of services includes robotics surgery, minimally invasive procedures, joint and spine surgery, and bariatric surgery. Additionally, they are recognized leaders in maternal health and cardiovascular treatments. MMC’s commitment to clinical excellence has earned them esteemed credentials, such as Magnet Recognition with Distinction® from the American Nurses Credentialing and a consistent “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group.
Monmouth Medical Center, in collaboration with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is dedicated to providing top-notch patient care, facilitating access to cutting-edge treatment options and clinical trials.
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