THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Is THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL the right hospital for your medical needs? Comprehensive analysis of THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL to help you make the best healthcare decision during a critical time.
- Last Updated: April 30, 2025
- Address: 150 BERGEN ST, NEWARK, NJ 07103
- Phone: (973) 972-4300
- Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership: Government - State
- Emergency Services: Available 24/7
Why Should You Consider THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL for Your Healthcare?
THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL is a Acute Care Hospitals located in NEWARK, NJ. This hospital provides emergency services and has 370 affiliated medical professionals. Patient satisfaction is notable with 55% of patients recommending this hospital to others.
Hospital Type & Services
THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL is classified as a Acute Care Hospitals, which means it provides specialized care for patients with serious medical conditions requiring immediate attention.
Ownership & Accountability
This hospital operates under Government - State ownership, which affects governance, funding, and accountability structures. Medicare ID: 310119
Key Performance Indicators
Cost Comparison
Understanding hospital costs is crucial for healthcare planning. At THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, emergency patients are charged an average of $34,098. This is higher than the state average of $27,760 and higher than the national average of $26,591.
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All information sourced from U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and verified as of April 30, 2025. We update our data monthly to ensure accuracy.
How Much Does Care Cost at THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL?
Understanding hospital costs is crucial for healthcare planning. Here's what you need to know about the financial aspects of receiving care at THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.
Medicare Spending Comparison
To provide a standard metric for comparing hospital costs, CMS publishes the MSPB (Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary). Even if you're not on Medicare, this metric helps compare relative costs between hospitals.
What This Means for You
Cost comparison data is not available for THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. Contact the hospital directly for pricing information and financial assistance options.
Remember: Your actual costs will depend on your insurance coverage, deductibles, and the specific care you receive.
Detailed Cost Breakdown
Here's a more detailed look at average spending patterns for different types of care at THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL:
Type of Care | Average Cost | Period |
---|---|---|
Home Health Agency
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$3 | 1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission |
Hospice
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$0 | 1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission |
Inpatient
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$85 | 1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission |
Outpatient
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$328 | 1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission |
Skilled Nursing Facility
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$36 | 1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission |
Durable Medical Equipment
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$5 | 1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission |
Carrier
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$603 | 1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission |
Home Health Agency
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$0 | During Index Hospital Admission |
Hospice
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$0 | During Index Hospital Admission |
Inpatient
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$13,557 | During Index Hospital Admission |
Outpatient
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$0 | During Index Hospital Admission |
Skilled Nursing Facility
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$0 | During Index Hospital Admission |
Durable Medical Equipment
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$7 | During Index Hospital Admission |
Carrier
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$1,618 | During Index Hospital Admission |
Home Health Agency
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$395 | 1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission |
Hospice
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$220 | 1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission |
Inpatient
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$6,249 | 1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission |
Outpatient
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$1,318 | 1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission |
Skilled Nursing Facility
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$7,380 | 1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission |
Durable Medical Equipment
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$62 | 1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission |
Carrier
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$2,232 | 1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission |
Total
Healthcare costs for this service type |
$34,098 | Complete Episode |
How Safe Is THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL from Infections?
Hospital-acquired infections are a serious concern for patient safety. Here's how THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL performs in preventing infections compared to national standards.
Infection Prevention Performance
These measures show how often patients at THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL contract specific infections during their medical treatment, compared to national benchmarks:
Type of Infection | THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Score | vs. National Benchmark |
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Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
0.88 | Same |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
2.13 | Same |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
12,983.00 | Same |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
14.26 | Same |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
20.00 | Same |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
1.40 | Same |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
0.62 | Same |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
1.67 | Same |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
9,056.00 | Same |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
15.25 | Same |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
16.00 | Same |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
1.05 | Same |
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit
Surgical site infections after operations |
0.02 | Same |
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit
Surgical site infections after operations |
1.59 | Same |
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures
Surgical site infections after operations |
93.00 | Same |
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases
Surgical site infections after operations |
3.11 | Same |
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases
Surgical site infections after operations |
1.00 | Same |
SSI - Colon Surgery
Surgical site infections after operations |
0.32 | Same |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit
Surgical site infections after operations |
Not Available | Not Available |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit
Surgical site infections after operations |
Not Available | Not Available |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures
Surgical site infections after operations |
44.00 | Not Available |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases
Surgical site infections after operations |
0.43 | Not Available |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases
Surgical site infections after operations |
0.00 | Not Available |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy
Surgical site infections after operations |
Not Available | Not Available |
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections |
0.19 | Same |
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections |
1.46 | Same |
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections |
99,775.00 | Same |
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections |
6.60 | Same |
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections |
4.00 | Same |
MRSA Bacteremia
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections |
0.61 | Same |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
0.31 | Better |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
0.73 | Better |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
95,731.00 | Better |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
43.15 | Better |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
21.00 | Better |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)
Healthcare-associated infection prevention measure |
0.49 | Better |
Understanding Infection Scores
Better Than National
Lower infection rates indicate excellent infection prevention protocols and staff adherence to safety measures.
Same as National
Infection rates meet national standards, indicating adequate safety protocols are in place.
Worse Than National
Higher infection rates may indicate areas for improvement in infection prevention protocols.
How Does THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Compare to Other Hospitals?
Comparing hospitals helps you understand relative quality and safety performance. Here's how THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL measures against similar facilities nationally and in your area.
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View Lower-Rated HospitalsPatient Safety & Complication Rates
These measures track serious complications and death rates at THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL compared to national averages. Lower rates generally indicate better patient safety and care quality.
Safety Measure | THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Rate | vs. National Average |
---|---|---|
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients
Measures serious complications during or after treatment |
N/A | Not Enough Data |
Death rate for heart attack patients
Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure |
12% | Same as National |
Death rate for CABG surgery patients
Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure |
N/A | Not Enough Data |
Death rate for COPD patients
Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure |
N/A | Not Enough Data |
Death rate for heart failure patients
Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure |
11.2% | Same as National |
Death rate for pneumonia patients
Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure |
17.4% | Same as National |
Death rate for stroke patients
Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure |
20.1% | Worse than National |
Pressure ulcer rate
Important patient safety and quality measure |
0.55% | Same as National |
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications
Tracks patient deaths related to this condition or procedure |
177.34% | Same as National |
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate
Important patient safety and quality measure |
0.22% | Same as National |
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate
Important patient safety and quality measure |
0.29% | Same as National |
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate
Important patient safety and quality measure |
1.86% | Same as National |
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate
Important patient safety and quality measure |
1.49% | Same as National |
Postoperative respiratory failure rate
Important patient safety and quality measure |
9.62% | Same as National |
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate
Important patient safety and quality measure |
5.59% | Same as National |
Postoperative sepsis rate
Important patient safety and quality measure |
6.64% | Same as National |
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate
Important patient safety and quality measure |
1.79% | Same as National |
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate
Important patient safety and quality measure |
0.78% | Same as National |
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite
Important patient safety and quality measure |
1.04% | Same as National |
Where Can You Go for Extended Recovery After THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL?
Many patients need continued care after a hospital stay. If you're not ready to return home, skilled nursing facilities provide professional medical care during your recovery period.
What Medical Team Can You Access at THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL?
The quality of medical professionals affiliated with a hospital directly impacts your care. Here's information about the doctors and medical groups associated with THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.
370 Individual Physicians
Licensed medical professionals with admitting privileges or affiliations
83 Medical Groups
Organized physician practices and specialty groups
Affiliated Medical Groups
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UNIVERSITY PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES OF NEW JERSEY INC
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GUTHRIE MEDICAL GROUP PC
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MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC
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BERGEN COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
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EPILEPSY AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY MEDICAL CONSULTANTS PA
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KESSLER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC
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NEWARK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC
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CENTRAL JERSEY MEDICAL CENTER INC.
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RWJBH EMERGENCY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, LLC
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PARKWAY ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES LLC
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COOPER ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES PC
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RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE
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IMA POST ACUTE CARE PHYSICIANS LLC
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LUMINA CARE MEDICAL NJ LLC
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RUTGERS HEALTH - UNIVERSITY DENTAL ASSOCIATES
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BARNABAS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP PC
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THE CORNEA AND LASER EYE INSTITUTE, P.A.
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SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP PA
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INTERNAL MEDICINE OF MORRIS COUNTY LLC
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TITAN HEALTH PARTNERS LLC
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CAPITAL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
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UNION EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES LLC
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MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER - MMC RADIOLOGY FPP
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EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES OF NORTH JERSEY P C
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PEACE HEALTH PARTNERS, PC
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NEW ROCHELLE RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC
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CAPITAL IMAGING ASSOCIATES
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CENTRAL AVENUE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, PC
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HUDSON VALLEY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PLLC
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DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING ASSOCIATES OF NORTH JERSEY PA
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MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, PLLC
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SUMMIT RADIOLOGY PC
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GAINESVILLE RADIOLOGY GROUP PC
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HENRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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SPECTRUM HEALTHCARE PARTNERS, PA
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PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK PC
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SHERIDAN HEALTHCORP INC
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NORTH SHORE - LIJ ANESTHESIOLOGY, PC
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RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF SOUTH CAROLINA LLC
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FPA HOSPITAL BASED
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BARRON EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS LLC
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SELECT PT, OT AND SLP REHABILITATION NY, PLLC
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LENOX HILL RADIOLOGY AND MEDICAL IMAGING ASSOCIATES PC
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NEW YORK PRIVATE MEDICAL IMAGING PRACTICE, PLLC
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MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
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WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL
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ASSOCIATED RETINAL CONSULTANTS LLC
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UNIVERSITY SURGEONS INC
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HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - SPECIALTY CARE PC
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RB CARDIOLOGY READING ASSOCIATES LLC
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OAK TREE HEALTHCARE PA
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YALE UNIVERSITY
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KC TAN, M.D. MEDICAL CORPORATION
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FLORIDA RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC
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RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ SCLERODERMA PROGRAM
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PRACTICE ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GROUP
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HUDSON MD GROUP
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THE PAINLESS CENTER LLC
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PEACEHEALTH
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TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
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CITY MEDICAL OF UPPER EAST SIDE PLLC
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VISAVIS HEALTH CARE MEDICAL GROUP OF NJ LLC
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PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES - ST MARY'S PASSAIC, LLC
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STAMFORD ANESTHESIOLOGY SERVICES PC
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GARDEN STATE UROLOGY LLC
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PATHLINK OF NEW JERSEY
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VANGUARD MEDICAL GROUP PA
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BLUEWATER EMERGENCY PARTNERS OF BRUNSWICK, LLC
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