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Newton-Wellesley Hospital Media Relations
2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
Phone: 617-243-6528

NEWTON, MA –Newton-Wellesley Hospital has been named on Newsweek’s 2024 lists of ‘American’s Best Cancer Hospitals’ and ‘America’s Best Neurological Hospitals’, published last month.

“This recognition is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and compassionate care provided by our exceptional teams in both these specialties,” said Ellen Moloney, president and chief operating officer. “Their talent, and unwavering commitment to excellence and patient well-being, drives us to continue our pursuit in achieving the highest standards in care.”

This is the first year the publication has announced “America’s Best Hospital” rankings for the neurology specialty and the second for cancer. The rankings recognized the top 200 cancer hospitals and top 175 neurological hospitals.

“We are honored to be named among the best in the nation. This recognition highlights the tireless efforts and expertise of our neurology team and their commitment to providing top-tier care,” said Dr. Avraham Almozlino, chief of Neurology at Newton-Wellesley.

“Being named one of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals is a significant achievement that underscores the hard work and commitment of our oncology team, whose focus on innovative treatments and compassionate patient care is second to none,” added Dr. Lawrence Blaszkowsky, medical director of the Mass General Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley.

The rankings were compiled by market and consumer data company Statista, utilizing four data sources: a nationwide online survey, hospital quality metrics, results from patient experience surveys, and Statista’s patient reported outcome Measurers (PROMS) implementation survey.

“These facilities have delivered remarkable results for patients with complex, sometimes life-threatening conditions. Their inclusion here highlights their achievements and serves as a guide for individuals needing such care,” said Nancy Cooper, global editor in chief, on Newsweek’s website.

Complete ranking methodology is available online at:

https://d.newsweek.com/en/file/471638/methodology-abnh-2024-updated.pdf (for neurology) and

https://d.newsweek.com/en/file/471783/methodology-americas-best-cancer-hospitals-2024-updated.pdf (for cancer).

NEWTON, MA – Newton-Wellesley Hospital has climbed one spot in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings released today. The hospital is ranked #7 in Massachusetts, one spot higher than in the 2023-2024 rankings, and #6 overall in the Boston Metro Area.

Newton-Wellesley has also been named “High Performing” in the treatment of ten specialties: back surgery (spinal fusion), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, diabetes, heart failure, hip replacement, kidney failure, leukemia/lymphoma/myeloma, lung cancer surgery, and pneumonia. The “High Performing” designation is the highest award a hospital can earn in the publisher’s Common Adult Procedure and Condition Ratings.

“Being acknowledged by U.S. News & World Report is a source of pride for all of us and underscores our team’s commitment and effort in serving our community,” said Ellen Moloney, president and chief operating officer. “Every day I’m humbled by our team’s dedication, enthusiasm, and compassion for our patients.”

U.S. News evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience.

“For 35 years, U.S. News has been a leading resource for patients navigating their health care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “The ‘High Performing’ designation acknowledges hospitals that consistently deliver high-quality care for specific medical procedures and conditions. This recognition highlights their expertise and commitment to patient well-being.”

To calculate the Best Hospitals rankings, U.S. News evaluated each hospital’s performance on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications, and level of nursing care. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from millions of records provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

This year, among other methodology refinements, U.S. News incorporated new data on care provided to patients with Medicare Advantage insurance and on care provided to outpatients, nearly doubling the number of patients included in its annual data analysis. The Procedures & Conditions ratings are based entirely on objective quality measures.

Additional details about the U.S. News & World Report rankings, and ranking system, can be found online at usnews.com/best-hospitals.

NEWTON, MA – Newton-Wellesley Hospital awarded an “A” grade for safety Wednesday by the Leapfrog Group, an independent, national not-for-profit watchdog organization.

The Leapfrog Group assigns letter grades, ranging from “A” to “F,” to general hospitals throughout the United States. The grades are based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public.

“This ‘A’ grade from the Leapfrog Group is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our entire team. We are grateful for their tireless efforts in providing safe, high-quality care to our patients,” said Newton-Wellesley president and chief operating officer Ellen Moloney. “As a hospital deeply rooted in our community, we pledge to continue prioritizing patient safety above all else.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harm to patients. Safety Grade results are updated each fall and spring.

“Everyone who works at Newton-Wellesley should be proud of this ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of the Leapfrog Group. “It takes complete dedication of at every level, and an ironclad commitment to putting patients first. I thank Newton-Wellesley, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for caring so deeply for its patients and their safety.”

The full Leapfrog grade details for hospitals are available online at HospitalSafetyGrade.org.

NEWTON, MA – Newton-Wellesley Hospital has been named among the top 100 cancer hospitals in America,according to new rankings released by Newsweek.

“This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication and tireless efforts of every member of our remarkable team,” said Ellen Moloney, president and chief operating officer, Newton-Wellesley Hospital. “As an organization, we are committed to excellence in providing compassionate, cutting-edge cancer care close to our patients’ homes.”

Newton-Wellesley was ranked 96th of the 175 hospitals that made the list. Newsweek compiled the rankings, with global market research and consumer data firm Statista, based on three data sources: a nationwide online survey, hospital quality metrics, and patient experience.

“Our employees and staff have a true passion for treating members of our community who are battling cancer, and for supporting them through every step of their journey,” said Dr. Lawrence Blaszkowsky, chief of hematology/oncology at Newton-Wellesley. “We are proud to be recognized for the outstanding care and experience we provide in a community setting.”

“While nothing can stop the worry after receiving the diagnosis of a serious illness, having access to some of the best cancer treatment facilities in the country may provide hope,” said Nancy Cooper, Newsweek’s global editor in chief on the publication’s website. “Congratulations to the many health care professionals who devoted themselves to making these hospitals the best.”

The full methodology is available on Newsweek’s website.