Medical Economics November 15, 2024
Richard Payerchin

Key Takeaways

  • The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade assessed nearly 3,000 hospitals on up to 30 performance measures, assigning grades from “A” to “F.”
  • Significant improvements in patient safety were observed, with three states achieving at least 50% of hospitals receiving “A” grades.
  • Some states experienced declines in their rankings, highlighting the need for continued progress in hospital safety measures.
  • The Leapfrog Group emphasizes the importance of accelerating progress to prevent deaths from avoidable hospital errors.

Leapfrog Group publishes fall 2024 marks for almost 3,000 facilities nationwide.

Hospitals across the nation are upgrading their patient safety, which saves lives, according to an independent watchdog organization.

The Leapfrog Group published its fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade, a...

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