Morristown and Overlook among the top 1% of U.S. hospitals for clinical outcomes
MORRISTOWN & SUMMIT, NJ – FEBRUARY 11, 2020 – Atlantic Health System, a nationally-recognized provider of health care, is the only system in New Jersey with hospitals – Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center – achieving the 2020 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award™, as announced today by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.
The distinction places both Morristown and Overlook among the top 1% of nearly 4,500 hospitals assessed nationwide for their consistent, year-over-year superior clinical performance as measured by Healthgrades.
Morristown caps its fifth consecutive time achieving this recognition, while this year will mark Overlook’s first time achieving the 50 Best Hospitals Award. Overlook had previously been recognized by Healthgrades for three consecutive years as one of ‘America’s 100 Best Hospitals.’
“Morristown Medical Center’s recognition as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for the fifth year in a row is continued assurance to our communities of our unwavering commitment to the highest quality standards, coordination of care, and patient outcomes,” said Trish O’Keefe, Ph.D., RN, president of Morristown Medical Center. “We are so proud of our dedicated medical staff and clinical team members who provide extraordinary caring in a safe, healing environment for our patients and communities.”
“Patients in our region can look to Overlook and know that they will receive the best care in the country,” said Overlook president Alan Lieber. “Achieving exemplary quality measures year after year is a monumental feat. Overlook’s focus on clinical outcomes, combined with a spirit of innovation and understanding that every team member has a part to play in the extraordinary care we provide, is what propelled us to this elite status.”
Recipients of the Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award are recognized for overall clinical excellence across a broad spectrum of care. During the 2020 study period (2016 through 2018), these hospitals showed superior performance in clinical outcomes for patients in the Medicare population across at least 21 of 32 most common inpatient conditions and procedures — as measured by objective performance data (risk-adjusted mortality and in-hospital complications). And during that same period, if all hospitals performed similarly to those achieving the award, 188,768 lives could potentially have been saved. For example, patients treated for Heart Attack in hospitals achieving the Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals Award have, on average, a 23.4 percent lower risk of mortality than if they were treated in hospitals that did not receive the award. *
“It’s more important than ever to do your research before selecting a hospital. Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospital Award recipients are dedicated to high quality care, and consumers can feel confident in using sources like Healthgrades and these awards to help select the best hospital for their healthcare needs,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Healthgrades.
In addition, both Morristown and Overlook were the only two NJ hospitals to achieve Healthgrades’ 100 Best Hospitals recognition in 2020. To learn more about how Healthgrades determines award recipients, and for more information on Healthgrades Quality Solutions, please visit the Healthgrades website >>
About Atlantic Health System
Atlantic Health System has a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional patient outcomes and experiences. Home to seven award-winning hospitals including Morristown Medical Center, the number one hospital in NJ according to U.S. News & World Report, Castle Connolly and Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals, the system has been ranked first in New Jersey in consumer preference by Monigle and first among health systems in New Jersey as a “best workplace” by both Modern Healthcare and Fortune Magazine.Many of the system’s programs have received national accolades and designations, including Morristown Medical Center’s Cardiology and Heart Surgery program ranked among the top 30 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report; Morristown Medical Center’s Orthopedics program ranked among the top 35 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and Atlantic Health System’s Cancer Care program, New Jersey’s first and only National Cancer Institute National Community Oncology Research Program. Additionally, Atlantic Health System Neuroscience at Overlook Medical Center, working with Atlantic Mobile Health, was the first in the nation to deploy and use portable Telestroke technology in ambulances for routine pre-hospital assessment of stroke patients.
Powered by a passionate workforce of 17,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, Atlantic Health System serves more than half of the state of New Jersey, including 11 counties and 4.9 million people. The system provides care for the full continuum of health needs across a wide array of settings, including Atlantic Medical Group, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey with more than 1,000 physicians and providers, 12 urgent care centers, Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, Atlantic Home Care and Hospice and Atlantic Anywhere’s Virtual Visits. Facilitating connections between these services on both land and air is the transportation fleet of Atlantic Mobile Health.
With a clear sense of purpose and an unparalleled culture, Atlantic Health System attracts top leaders in the field of health care, from CEO Brian Gragnolati, who was Chairman of the American Hospital Association in 2019, to the numerous team members who serve as leaders across national clinical associations and research entities.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2016 through 2018 and represent 3-year estimates for Medicare patients only.