Mount Sinai Leads Healthcare Innovation: Major Developments Transform Patient Care in 2025
Leading Healthcare Excellence
Mount Sinai Health System, a leading integrated healthcare system in New York City, has achieved remarkable recognition in 2025, ranking No. 19 globally, No. 7 nationally, and No. 1 in New York State.
Revolutionary Emergency Department Transformation
The institution has unveiled its new Saul Family Emergency Department, featuring a substantial expansion of 10,000 square feet and enhanced patient capacity. The facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology designed to improve staff efficiency and reduce patient wait times.
A standout addition is the new adult critical care space, specifically designed for managing life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure.
Pioneering AI Innovations
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has developed a groundbreaking method to address biases in healthcare datasets. Their new tool, AEquity, helps detect and correct bias before training artificial intelligence and machine-learning models.
In another significant development, the institution has launched the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Children’s Health, the first of its kind in New York City. This pioneering initiative aims to develop AI-powered solutions to enhance diagnostics, personalize treatments, and optimize healthcare delivery for youth and adolescents.
Continued Excellence in Healthcare Rankings
The Mount Sinai Hospital has maintained its position among the nation’s top 20 hospitals for care excellence, marking its 10th consecutive year on the U.S. News & World Report’s® “Honor Roll.” The hospital achieved top-10 rankings in five specialties and received “High Performing” ratings in all 22 procedures and conditions assessed. Additionally, it earned recognition for its Health Equity Score, highlighting its success in providing high-quality care to patients across all socioeconomic groups.
The health system’s comprehensive network includes seven hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, over 600 research and clinical labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education, employing 48,000 professionals.
