Maimonides Named Level IV Maternal Care Verified Facility by Joint Commission

First-Time Accreditation Recognizes Maimonides' Ability to Manage Complex Childbirth Cases

Brooklyn, NY, August 19, 2026 - Maimonides Medical Center was named a Level IV maternal care verified facility by the Joint Commission through its Maternal Levels of Care (MLC) Verification program, offered in collaboration with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

As a Level IV facility, Maimonides is a regional perinatal health care center, demonstrating capacity to care for all levels of risk and complexity for antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum conditions, along with provision of on-site medical and surgical care for the most complex maternal conditions, critical obstetric conditions, and fetal and neonatal conditions.

Maimonides underwent a comprehensive on-site review in May 2026 to verify the level of care provided, evaluate maternal care capabilities, and assess policy compliance.

The MLC Verification program provides an objective assessment of a facility's capabilities and verifies that a hospital has the expertise, equipment and resources in place for a patient's specific needs and risk level. When complications arise, verification also confirms hospitals have agreements in place so the mother can be transferred to a higher-level facility with the appropriate level of care.

"Delivering thousands of babies every year, our maternal and obstetric care teams provide the highest level of care available in our borough" said Ken Gibbs, President and CEO of Maimonides Health . "We thank the Joint Commission for this important recognition that highlights our continued dedication to excellence in this area of care."

"We are absolutely thrilled with this honor. The Maimonides Obstetrics and Gynecology team have a profound commitment to our patients. This achievement was possible due to their expertise and dedication," said Scott Chudnoff, MD, Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology . "Whether a woman is coming in for her annual exam, prenatal care, menopause management, or bringing her child for a pediatric visit, we do everything we can to support the health of our patients."

"Our dedication to maternal care throughout the entire pregnancy, birth, and postpartum process is key to our compassionate, personalized approach to every patient," said Dolly Allen, DNP, MSN, C-ELBW, NEA-BC, Vice President of Maternal and Pediatric Services at Maimonides Health . "Our teams are here for parents and babies 24/7, 365 days a year, prepared for any level of risk or complication. This honor from the Joint Commission is yet another testament to the world-class level of maternity care we provide at Maimonides."

Maimonides Medical Center is home to one of New York State's largest obstetrics programs, delivering more than 5,000 babies at the Stella and Joseph Payson Birthing Center each year, led by a multidisciplinary team with clinical expertise to deliver high-quality care. As one of 17 New York State Regional Perinatal Centers, Maimonides delivers the highest level of complex care from conception to birth and beyond, including a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) .

Maimonides was also named a U.S. News and World Report 2026 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care , one of four hospitals in Brooklyn and 10 in all of New York City to be distinguished with the highest honor a hospital can earn for maternity care from U.S. News .

The MLC Verification program was developed using ACOG's Levels of Maternal Care Obstetric Care Consensus (OCC) clinical guidance, which includes comprehensive uniform definitions, a standardized description of maternity facility capabilities and personnel, and a framework for integrated systems that address maternal health needs. To learn more, visit The Joint Commission's website.

Maimonides Health is Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, providing more than 1 million patient visits each year through the system's three hospitals, 1,800+ physicians, and more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. Our system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation's largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center.

Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including our Heart and Vascular Institute, Neurosciences Institute, Bone and Joint Center, and Cancer Center. For additional information, please visit www.maimo.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.