NYU Langone Health Maintains Its Status as America’s Leading Health System for Four Years Running
NYU Langone Health's Remarkable Achievement
NYU Langone Health has once again made headlines by achieving top rankings in two prestigious quality surveys administered by Vizient, Inc., a renowned organization that evaluates healthcare performance. For the fourth consecutive year, NYU Langone's inpatient locations topped the list of comprehensive academic medical centers, reaffirming its status as a premier healthcare institution in the United States.
In addition, NYU Langone's expansive network, which consists of over 320 ambulatory locations, has been recognized as the number one physician practice in the country, dominating the rankings out of 69 networks nationwide. This accolade demonstrates the health system's unwavering commitment to excellence in both inpatient and outpatient care.
Key Rankings
Specifically, NYU Langone Hospital—Manhattan received the highest marks among its peers, indicating not just high standards of care but also demonstrating a tangible impact on patient outcomes. The recognition is based on various key performance metrics, including mortality and infection rates, as well as patient experience scores. Meanwhile, its other facilities, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island and NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, have also achieved top 10 status in their respective categories, showcasing the health system's broad commitment to quality care.
Noteworthy Growth
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk was notably promoted to the complex care medical center cohort, reflecting its growth and capability to handle more intricate procedures. This progression is emblematic of the health system's overall mission to elevate healthcare standards across all of its locations.
Alec C. Kimmelman, MD, PhD, the Dean of NYU Grossman School of Medicine and CEO of NYU Langone Health, commented on this recognition, emphasizing that it is a testament to the exceptional quality and safety standards maintained by their dedicated teams. He noted, “This recognition demonstrates the exceptional quality and safety standards that allow NYU Langone to offer top-quality care to patients across all of our locations.