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Double Your Impact: Help Prevent Medical Errors and Honor Those Affected

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

This year, as we celebrate The Leapfrog Group’s 25th anniversary, we also take time to reflect on the lives forever changed by medical errors. Every day, preventable mistakes in health care lead to devastating consequences for patients and their families. Behind every statistic is a person—a mother, a father, a child—whose story deserves to be heard.

Celebrating 25 Years of Transparency: The 2025 Leapfrog Surveys Now Open

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Leapfrog Group and the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, and our annual Survey participants have been instrumental in shaping this journey.

Introducing The Hopper: Leapfrog’s New Data Delivery Platform

Monday, March 31, 2025

We’re excited to introduce The Hopper, Leapfrog’s new and improved data delivery platform designed to enhance data licensees' experience with Leapfrog data. This innovative platform provides a more intuitive way to access and interact with Leapfrog data, featuring powerful visual analytics and insights to help you make informed decisions with ease.

Hiding in Plain Sight: Waterborne Pathogens

March 4, 2025

The Leapfrog Group’s Partners Advisory Committee has launched the EVS Workgroup LinkedIn page, Hiding in Plain Sight: Steps to a Safer Indoor Environment.

The Realities Behind the Drama: What 'The Pitt' Teaches Us About Patient Safety

February 21, 2025

Creating a culture of safety is more than following protocols; it’s about fostering an environment in which those protocols are actively integrated into the day-to-day work of health care professionals. "The Pitt," a new medical drama on Max, offers a portrayal of emergency medicine that aligns with many of the challenges and issues around patient safety identified by The Leapfrog Group.

Conversations to Transform Tomorrow: Insights from the 2024 Leapfrog Annual Meeting

January 6, 2025

In December 2024, health care leaders and stakeholders gathered for the Leapfrog Annual Meeting, participating in an engaging session titled "Conversations to Transform Tomorrow." This interactive event explored critical questions about the future of patient safety and quality care, while also discussing how Leapfrog can further enhance its impact in these areas. Below, we highlight the key insights and innovative ideas shared during the session.

How to Involve Patients More Effectively in Their Own Care

Unveiling the Hidden Dangers: Outpatient Adverse Events Demand Our Attention

July 8, 2024

In our increasingly complex health care landscape, where patient safety is paramount, a recent study has shed light on a concerning but often overlooked area: outpatient adverse events.

Conducted by Boston-based researchers, this study delves into the prevalence, severity, and underreporting of adverse events that occur outside of traditional inpatient hospital settings.

Understanding Outpatient Adverse Events

Conversations to Transform Tomorrow: Insights from the 2023 Leapfrog Annual Meeting

July 3, 2024

In December 2023, leaders and other stakeholders from across the health care spectrum gathered for a special session at Leapfrog Annual Meeting called "Conversations to Transform Tomorrow." This interactive event focused on pivotal questions shaping the future of patient safety and how Leapfrog can continue to grow its efforts. Below is a summary of the key takeaways and ideas exchanged during the session.

Enhancing Consumer Engagement with Leapfrog Data

Saving Lives One Grade at a Time

June 5, 2024

The hospital a patient chooses for care can literally be a life-or-death decision. Over 500 people die every single day in the United States from errors in hospitals—many of which are fully preventable. Hospitals that do better on the Hospital Safety Grade have good systems in place to protect patients from errors, accidents, and infections.

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