The Leapfrog Group

The Leapfrog Group is the leading national non-profit organization taking action to change the way health care is purchased and delivered. We serve as the employer's voice on health care issues in the local and national arenas. On behalf of the millions of Americans for whom many of the nation's largest corporations and public agencies buy health benefits, The Leapfrog Group aims to: • Reduce preventable medical mistakes and improve the quality and affordability of health care. • Encourage health providers to publicly report their quality and outcomes so that consumers and purchasing organizations can make informed health care choices. • Reward doctors and hospitals for improving the quality, safety and affordability of health care. • Help consumers reap the benefits of making smart health care decisions. Currently, detailed information about products such as TV's, cars, and computers is far easier to find than information about hospitals or your doctor. We are working to improve this reality. We provide information on hospital safety, quality, and efficiency so that you can compare hospitals and chose the best one for you or your family. With our goal of saving lives by reducing injuries, accidents and preventable medical and medication errors, The Leapfrog Group focuses on measuring and publicly reporting hospital performance through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey. The survey is a trusted, transparent and evidence-based national tool in which more than 1,800 hospitals voluntarily participate free of charge. For the results of our annual Hospital Survey, please visit: http://www.leapfroggroup.org/compare-hospitals In 2012, Leapfrog launched the Hospital Safety Score. The Hospital Safety Score is an A, B, C, D, or F letter grade reflecting how safe hospitals are for patients. This score empowers patients and their families to make informed decisions about the safety of hospital care. Find out more at www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.