Hunterdon Medical Center Earns “A” for Social Responsibility on National Ranking

Hunterdon Medical Center has been recognized by the Lown Institute as one of the most socially responsible hospitals in America, receiving “A” grades in Equity, Value, and Outcomes on the 2024-25 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. Out of more than 3,500 hospitals evaluated by Lown, only 5% achieved honor roll status, with Hunterdon Medical Center ranking among this select group of high performers.  

Hunterdon Medical Center ranked # 1 out of 60 hospitals in New Jersey and #63 nationally on the social responsibility index.  

“Great care is only great if everyone can access it,” said Vikas Saini, MD, president of the Lown Institute. “We need hospitals that are not only leaders in clinical care but also strong community partners—and the hospitals at the top of our list are showing the way.”

The 2024-25 Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility is the only ranking to combine metrics of health equity and value of care alongside patient outcomes offering a holistic view of hospitals as total community partners.  Lown’s fifth annual Index evaluates hospitals on over 50 measures, including novel metrics such as community benefit, racial inclusivity, and avoidance of overuse. Data sources include Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage claims, CMS patient safety data and hospital cost reports, and IRS 990 forms, among others.   These are independent rankings and hospitals do not apply or pay to be listed.