Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center

What Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center does

Ocean University Medical Center is a community hospital located in Brick, New Jersey, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) nonprofit network (501(c)(3), Tax ID 22-3474145). Renamed from Ocean Medical Center in 2021 as part of HMH's network rebranding, the 1,001-5,000 employee facility serves the southern Monmouth and northern Ocean county corridor and operates a satellite emergency department (Ocean Care Center) in Point Pleasant. Its clinical offering spans a 24-hour emergency department, a 40-bed acute Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, the Dr. Robert H. and Mary Ellen Harris Heart and Vascular Center with three catheterization labs and a hybrid operating room, and the Jersey Coast Vascular Institute led by seven board-certified specialists with over 100 years of combined experience.

The hospital's technology stack centers on advanced surgical robotics (da Vinci Xi Surgical System and Mazor Robotic Guidance System) and a differentiated radiation oncology program that includes HyperArc stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic radiobody therapy for prostate cancer in five treatments versus the conventional nine weeks, prone breast positioning, SpaceOAR Hydrogel, High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy with Leipzig application, and Pluvicto targeted therapy for PSMA+ metastatic prostate cancer. Digital services include the MyChart/HMH Well patient portal (web plus iOS and Android apps) and a Hospital From Home remote care program, all shared across the HMH network.

The facility generates revenue through patient care services (emergency, surgical, cancer, cardiac, rehabilitation, and outpatient) reimbursed via insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, and patient copays/deductibles; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Its customer base is the general community patient population, with secondary focus on maternity and pediatric segments addressing regional maternity care deserts. It is distinguished by Magnet facility designation for nursing excellence, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accreditation with commendation, American College of Radiation Oncology accreditation, American College of Cardiology HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence (the only such designation in Ocean County), and U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026 High Performing recognition in Urology and six additional procedures and conditions.

Name

Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center

Legal name

Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc.

Website

https://oceanmedicalcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ocean University Medical Center is a Magnet-designated community hospital in Brick, NJ, operated by Hackensack Meridian Health, serving southern Monmouth and northern Ocean counties with comprehensive emergency, oncology, cardiac, robotic surgery, and rehabilitation services, plus a satellite ED in Point Pleasant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Hospital and Specialty Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals (HLAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA)

Keywords

• Acute hospital care
• Cancer treatment services
• Cardiovascular care
• Robotic surgery
• Rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: The hospital generates revenue through direct patient care services including emergency care, surgical procedures, cancer treatments, heart and vascular care, rehabilitation, and various outpatient services. Revenue is collected through insurance reimbursements, Medicare/Medicaid, copays, and deductibles from patients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ocean University Medical Center is a community-based acute care hospital in Brick, New Jersey that delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical services including 24/7 emergency care, cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, robotic-assisted surgery, rehabilitation, and maternal/pediatric services. It operates as part of the Hackensack Meridian Health nonprofit network and supplements its main campus with a satellite emergency department (Ocean Care Center) in Point Pleasant, NJ.

Product overview

Ocean University Medical Center is a healthcare facility that operates as a single-site hospital offering comprehensive medical services rather than a unified platform with modular components. The organization provides a broad range of healthcare services including cancer care, heart and vascular care, surgical services, rehabilitation, orthopedics, and emergency care, supported by specialized facilities such as the Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (40-bed inpatient rehab), the Dr. Robert H. and Mary Ellen Harris Heart and Vascular Center, Jersey Coast Vascular Institute, and the Ocean Care Center satellite emergency department. The center also offers advanced digital services including the HMH Well/MyChart patient portal and Hospital From Home program. Key clinical programs include specialized cancer treatments (HyperArc, stereotactic radiobody therapy, SpaceOAR, Pluvicto), robotic surgery using da Vinci Xi™ and Mazor™ systems, and cardiovascular care with catheterization labs and hybrid OR. The facility is designated as a Magnet® facility for nursing excellence and serves communities in southern Monmouth and northern Ocean counties in New Jersey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ocean University Medical Center (Acute Hospital Services) A 24-hour acute care community hospital in Brick, NJ, offering emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services to residents of southern Monmouth and northern Ocean counties; designated as a Magnet facility for nursing excellence.
• Cancer Care Program Comprehensive oncology program accredited with commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and accredited by the American College of Radiation Oncology, providing radiation therapy, chemotherapy infusion, and targeted therapy for adult cancer patients.
• Dr. Robert H. and Mary Ellen Harris Heart and Vascular Center A heart and vascular center equipped with three catheterization/vascular labs and a hybrid operating room, providing high-level cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment including interventional cardiology procedures.
• Jersey Coast Vascular Institute A comprehensive vascular surgery and medicine program led by seven board-certified, fellowship-trained vascular specialists, treating vascular disease across the continuum of care.
• Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Ocean University Medical Center A 40-bed inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation facility on the OUMC campus delivering physical, occupational, and speech rehabilitation services following injury, illness, or surgery.
• Surgical Services (da Vinci Xi and Mazor Robotic Systems) Surgical program spanning general surgery and orthopedics, including robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci Xi Surgical System and Mazor Robotic Guidance System.
• Ocean Care Center (Satellite Emergency Department) Satellite emergency department in Point Pleasant, NJ, delivering emergency care by emergency medicine physicians, nurses, and technicians with capabilities comparable to a conventional ED for non-trauma cases.
• HMH Well / MyChart Patient Portal Digital patient engagement portal allowing patients to access medical records, request medication refills, view test results, schedule appointments, and reach virtual care 24/7.
• Hospital From Home Remote hospital-level care program that allows qualifying patients to receive treatment, monitoring, and support in their own home as a substitute for inpatient admission.
• HMH Well Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android that allows patients to schedule appointments, access virtual care, and manage their health through Hackensack Meridian Health.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of only facilities in NJ offering HyperArc stereotactic radiosurgery for brain lesions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Institutes of Health (NIH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHackensack Meridian Health conducts more than 350 ongoing clinical trials in partnership with the National Institutes of Health and others, enabling patients to access potentially life-saving therapies among the first in the world.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Southern Ocean Medical Center: HMH community hospital in Stafford Township, NJ, also serving Ocean County with emergency, surgical, cardiac, and cancer services. Directly comparable as a peer HMH community hospital in the same regional market.
• Riverview Medical Center: HMH-affiliated acute care hospital in Red Bank, NJ, providing similar general medical/surgical services, heart/vascular care, and emergency services to Monmouth County residents. Operates within the same network and competitive set as OUMC.
• Community Medical Center: RWJBarnabas Health acute care hospital in Toms River, NJ, providing similar community-level emergency, cardiac, cancer, and surgical services within the same Ocean County market. Direct regional competitor for inpatient and outpatient volume.
• Monmouth Medical Center: RWJBarnabas Health academic medical center in Long Branch, NJ, offering comparable tertiary services including cancer care, cardiac care, and robotic surgery. Competes directly with OUMC for patients in Monmouth and northern Ocean counties.
• Bayshore Medical Center: HMH community hospital in Holmdel, NJ, providing general acute care, emergency medicine, and outpatient services to a comparable suburban New Jersey population. Strong direct overlap in service mix, scale, and operating model.
• Jersey Shore University Medical Center: Sister Hackensack Meridian Health academic medical center in Neptune, NJ, serving a comparable New Jersey shoreline community with full-service acute care, cardiac, cancer, and surgical specialties. Shares the same parent, brand, and operating model as Ocean University Medical Center.
• Chilton Medical Center: Atlantic Health System community hospital in Pompton Plains, NJ, comparable in scale, service mix (emergency, cardiac, cancer, orthopedics), and community-hospital positioning. Operates under a different regional system but with similar patient profile and service delivery model.
• Overlook Medical Center: Atlantic Health System regional medical center in Summit, NJ, providing comparable tertiary services including cardiac, cancer, and neurosciences. Competes broadly for tertiary referrals across northern and central New Jersey, overlapping with OUMC's specialty catchment.
• CentraState Medical Center: Independent community hospital in Freehold Township, NJ, offering comparable general medical/surgical, cancer, cardiac, and emergency services within the Monmouth County catchment that overlaps OUMC's service area.

Broad incumbents

• Hackensack University Medical Center: Flagship academic medical center of the Hackensack Meridian Health network, the broader system ancestor of OUMC and ultimate referral destination for complex cases originating from Ocean County. Comparable in academic affiliation, clinical trial infrastructure, and specialty programs, but far larger and a tertiary/quaternary hub rather than a community hospital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xhackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/about-us/hmh-social-media
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ocean-medical-center

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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