Westwood, NJ (December 16, 2025) – Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center was named a Top General hospital by The Leapfrog Group. This award is one of the most competitive honors hospitals and surgery centers in the United States can receive for their commitment to safety and quality. The winning facilities will be presented with their awards today as part of Leapfrog’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner.
“Being named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group affirms our commitment to safe, high-quality care,” said Michael Bell, CEO of Pascack Valley Medical Center. “For our community, it means world-class healthcare is available close to home—delivered by a hospital that truly understands local needs.”
Over 2,400 hospitals were considered for the award. Among those, Pascack Valley Medical Center received a Top General Hospital distinction. A total of 156 Top Hospitals were selected, including:
- 15 Top Children’s
- 52 Top General
- 16 Top Rural
- 73 Top Teaching
The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit watchdog organization that rates hospitals and ASCs on how well they protect patients from preventable harm, including accidents, injuries and infections. The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is given to teaching, general, rural and children’s hospitals that publicly report their performance through the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and meet the high standards defined in the Top Hospitals methodology. This includes infection rates, maternity care and a hospital’s ability to prevent medication errors, among other standards.
“Pascack Valley Medical Center has distinguished itself through an unwavering focus on safety and quality, earning a place on this year’s list of Top Hospitals,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “This recognition reflects a culture of transparency and continuous improvement—one embraced by every member of the organization. We commend the entire team at Pascack Valley Medical Center for reaching this outstanding milestone.”
To qualify for the distinction, hospitals must rank top among peers on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, which assesses hospital performance on the highest standards for quality and patient safety, and achieve top performance in their category. To see the full list of institutions honored as 2025 Top Hospitals, visit www.leapfroggroup.org/tophospitals.
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About Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed acute-care community hospital offering advanced medical services focusing on personalized care. The Emergency Department delivers comprehensive care for patients of all ages, offering a wide range of emergency services tailored to the needs of pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Other key offerings include a state-of-the-art maternity center, women’s imaging center, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, joint replacement and bariatric care, and an intensive care unit for critical medical needs. Part of the Hackensack Meridian Health network, the hospital is dedicated to delivering high-quality care to enhance community health and well-being.
Pascack Valley Medical Group, the hospital’s physician network, includes over 80 providers specializing in primary care, surgery, and other disciplines. With locations throughout Bergen County, the group emphasizes strong provider-patient relationships to improve health outcomes.
To learn more, visit www.PascackMedicalCenter.com.
About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog’s other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.