RWJBarnabas Health Earns Top Score on 2025 Disability Index® and is Named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” | Newswise

Newswise — West Orange, New Jersey, August 13, 2025 –RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, has once again been recognized as a leader in advancing workplace disability inclusion, earning a top score on the 2025 Disability Index® and being named a “2025 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by Disability:IN.

The Disability Index® is the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual, confidential benchmarking of disability inclusion policies and programs in business. Now trusted by over 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500, the tool helps companies determine data-driven actions that can achieve tangible business impact.

“RWJBarnabas Health is proud to be recognized for our unwavering commitment to fostering a workplace where all individuals, including those with disabilities, can thrive, contribute and feel valued,” said Lynda Markoe, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, RWJBarnabas Health. “This recognition reflects the intentional efforts we make every day to build a welcoming and supportive environment for all employees, patients and communities we serve.”

With a workforce of more than 44,000 and a service area covering nine New Jersey counties, RWJBarnabas Health has enhanced accessibility across its facilities. These initiatives are part of the health system’s broader strategy to ensure a welcoming workplace at all levels of the organization.

“As we release this year’s Disability Index report, we celebrate the continued progress made by businesses around the world. Today, hundreds of the world’s leading companies are using this tool to benchmark and drive their disability inclusion efforts. Together, we are creating a global economy accelerated by disability inclusion,” said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN.

For more information about RWJBarnabas Health’s efforts to foster a supportive workplace, visit www.rwjbh.org.