Both NewYork-Presbyterian and Massachusetts General Hospital are exceptional hospitals with strengths in different areas. NewYork-Presbyterian boasts a larger network and high patient recommendation rates, while Massachusetts General Hospital excels in patient experience and research funding. The best choice depends on individual needs and priorities.
| Attribute | NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (New York City, NY) | Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Ranking (US News & World Report) | #1 in New York, top hospitals nationally for 22 years, top 15 for 14 specialties | Top hospital on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2025-2026; Ranked #5 in the nation (2021-2022) |
| Specialty Rankings | Top 5 nationwide in multiple specialties; 12 specialties in top 10; nationally ranked in 15 specialties | Multiple specialties ranked in the top 10 nationally, including Psychiatry #1, Ophthalmology #4, and Cancer #5 |
| Patient Satisfaction Scores | Overall rating 89/100, 90/100 would recommend, consistently above 90th percentile (Hudson Valley Hospital) | Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on doctor and nurse communication and hospital cleanliness and noise levels |
| Mortality Rates for Common Procedures | Risk-adjusted mortality rates analyzed by U.S. News & World Report; mortality-based ratings used by Healthgrades | Not available |
| Infection Rates | Information on hospital-acquired infection rates (CAUTI, C. difficile) may be available | Central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI): Lower is Better; Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI): Lower is Better |
| Emergency Room Wait Times | Average stay 4-6 hours, average wait time of 1 hour from ED to admission after assessment | Average wait time from the Emergency Department to hospital admission is 0 hours and 45 minutes |
| Availability of Advanced Technologies | Robotic surgery (cardiac, hysterectomies, hernia repair, gallbladder removal, gastrectomies, colectomies) | Robotic surgery (da Vinci Surgical System), infrared capabilities, advanced ultrasound technologies, minimally invasive procedures |
| Number of Beds | Over 4,000 beds in total, approximately 2,600 beds | 999, 1,011, 1,021, 1,045, 1,059 |
| Research Activity and Funding | Leader in medical education, groundbreaking research, and patient-centered clinical care | Annual research budget of over $1.2 billion in 2021; Ranks 1st among independent hospitals and 8th among all institutions in NIH funding |
| Teaching Hospital Status | Primary teaching hospital for Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College (Queens) | Yes, affiliated with Harvard Medical School |
| Insurance Acceptance | Accepts major commercial insurers, Medicare, and Medicaid (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare) | Accepts most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid |
| Availability of Multilingual Staff | Not available | [TBD] |