RWJBarnabas Health Named a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business, Advancing Inclusion In Healthcare Workforce

West Orange, New Jersey, August 7, 2026 -RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, has once again been recognized as a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business based on its performance on the Disability Index®, the leading global benchmark for disability inclusion in business.

Companies earning this distinction represent the highest levels of disability inclusion, signaling leadership and measurable progress to employees, patients, customers, and community partners. This recognition reflects RWJBarnabas Health's ongoing commitment to fostering disability-inclusive workplaces and patient experiences that drive innovation and strengthen organizational performance.

"Being named once again is a meaningful reflection of our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed," said Lynda Markoe, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, RWJBarnabas Health. "Further enhancing accessibility and inclusivity in the workplace strengthens our organization by ensuring every employee has the opportunity to contribute, grow and thrive. We remain committed to removing barriers, fostering a culture of belonging and empowering our workforce to provide exceptional care to the patients and communities we are privileged to serve."

The Disability Index is the world's leading third-party benchmarking tool for evaluating corporate disability inclusion and is used by hundreds of leading companies across the globe. The Disability Index is trusted by over 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500 and provides companies with data-driven insights to assess performance, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement over time.

As New Jersey's largest academic health system, with more than 45,000 employees serving communities across nine counties, RWJBarnabas Health continues to advance disability inclusion as part of its mission to creating an accessible and welcoming workplace. Through ongoing investments in accessibility initiatives and employee education, the health system is working to ensure every employee has the opportunity to thrive and contribute while strengthening the care and service provided to the communities it serves.

ABOUT RWJBARNABAS HEALTH

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.

RWJBarnabas Health partners with its communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. It provides patient-centered care in a compassionate manner and is the state's largest safety-net provider and leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health provides food to the hungry, housing for the homeless and economic opportunities to those most vulnerable.

RWJBarnabas Health's commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute - the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey's largest private employers, with more than 45,000 employees, contributing more than $7 billion to the state economy every year. For more information, visit https://www.RWJBH.org.

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