Three Northern New Jersey Hospitals Among America's Best for 2023

Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center maintain their Top 50 status, while Chilton Medical Center joins the list of America's Top 250 Hospitals for the first time.

Morristown, NJ — As of yesterday, September 2, 2023, Healthgrades.com has released its annual list of America's Best Hospitals, and it's good news for Northern New Jersey residents. Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center have again been named among America's 50 Best Hospitals. Moreover, Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains has made the list of America's Top 250 Hospitals for the first time.

Key Facts and Figures

Who: Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, and Chilton Medical Center.
What: Named among America’s Best Hospitals by Healthgrades.com.
When: List released on September 2, 2023.
Where: Morristown, Summit, and Pompton Plains, NJ.
Why: Outstanding clinical excellence across a broad spectrum of care.
How: Healthgrades evaluated hospital performance based on 31 procedures and conditions.

Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center were included among America's 50 Best Hospitals for the ninth and fifth consecutive year, respectively. Both are part of the Atlantic Health system. Their Top 50 status places them in the elite top 1% of hospitals nationwide for clinical performance across common conditions and procedures. In contrast, Chilton Medical Center is now among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation, marking a significant achievement for Atlantic Health system.

Notable Recognition

Morristown Medical Center garnered attention for its excellence in various departments, including:

Critical Care (2023, 2022, 2021)
Vascular Surgery (2023, 2022)
Bariatric Surgery (2023, 2022, 2021)
Gastrointestinal Care (2023, 2022, 2021)
Joint Replacement (2023)
Stroke Care (2023, 2022)

The recent Healthgrades analysis reveals that hospitals in the top 250 demonstrate vastly superior patient outcomes compared to their counterparts. If all hospitals performed at this level, more than 170,000 lives could have been saved between 2019 and 2021. Patients who receive care at one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals are, in many instances, nearly 70% less likely to experience severe complications from treatments and surgeries than those treated at non-recognized hospitals.

For residents of Morristown, Morris County, and indeed all of New Jersey, the excellence of these local healthcare facilities is not just a point of pride but an essential resource for quality medical care. Whether it's routine care or specialized treatment, the residents have multiple top-ranked options right in their backyard.