Patients in the lowest graded hospitals have a 92 percent greater risk of avoidable deaths.
Last week, the Leapfrog Group released its latest hospital grades for patient safety.
The Leapfrog Group Issues New Hospital Grades
These biannual safety grades for patient safety, an ‘A, B, C, D’ or ‘F,’ are assigned to most general hospitals in the United States based on their ability to protect patients from medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections.
“It is the only ratings program focused exclusively on how safe hospitals are for patients,” The Leapfrog Group states.
Spring 2026: Lowest Graded Hospitals For Patient Safety In New York
According to The Leapfrog Group, patients at hospitals with a “D” or “F” grade face a 92 percent greater risk of avoidable death compared to those at “A” hospitals…