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The Leapfrog Group's 2025 Awards for Excellence in Healthcare

On December 15, 2025, The Leapfrog Group, a well-respected national organization overseeing healthcare safety and quality, revealed its elite selections for the 2025 Top Hospital Award and the Top Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Award. This prestigious recognition stands as one of the highest honors that hospitals and surgery centers in the United States can achieve for outstanding patient safety and quality of care. This year, a remarkable total of 156 hospitals and 37 ASCs have been awarded and will be celebrated at Leapfrog's Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner.

Recognizing Excellence in Healthcare Facilities

Among the 156 hospitals distinguished with the Top Hospital Award in 2025 are:

• - 15 Top Children's Hospitals
• - 52 Top General Hospitals
• - 16 Top Rural Hospitals
• - 73 Top Teaching Hospitals

This represents a notable 16% increase in recipients compared to last year, highlighting the ongoing improvements in healthcare performance. Key factors contributing to this increased recognition include enhanced ethical standards in billing practices and informed consent, stronger adherence to nursing staffing protocols, and a record turnout of hospitals participating in the 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Survey — encompassing approximately 80% of U.S. inpatient beds.

Leah Binder, the president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, emphasized the significance of this year's awards as it marks the 25th anniversary of Leapfrog's establishment and the initiation of its Hospital Survey. She stated, "These honorees exemplify the exceptional commitment of various teams—including boards, clinicians, and staff—dedicated to providing outstanding patient care. Achieving such results requires heartfelt dedication to patient welfare."

Highlights of the Top ASCs

Additionally, 37 ASCs have been honored with the Top ASC Award, with representations from nine distinct surgical specialties. These specialties include:

• - Gastroenterology
• - General Surgery
• - Ophthalmology
• - Otolaryngology
• - Orthopedic Surgery
• - Urology
• - Neurological Surgery
• - Obstetrics and Gynecology
• - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Binder expressed pride in recognizing ASCs that have surpassed common standards in their pursuit of excellence, adding, "These facilities set an exemplary benchmark for patient safety and quality. We also extend our gratitude to all institutions that participated in the 2025 Leapfrog Surveys. Your dedication to transparency is crucial to our mission and invaluable to your patients."

The Importance of Safety and Quality Standards

The Top Hospital and ASC awards acknowledge those institutions that have excelled nationally in terms of patient safety, quality, ethical billing practices, informed patient consent, reduced infection rates, and enhanced surgical safety measures. For individuals interested in reviewing the comprehensive methodology and complete list of honored institutions, resources are available on the official Leapfrog Group website.

As Leapfrog continues its commitment to patient safety, public comments are being sought concerning anticipated updates to the Leapfrog ASC Survey, set to commence on April 1, 2026. The Leapfrog Group invites the public to contribute feedback and engaged participation.

About The Leapfrog Group

Founded two decades ago by large employers and other healthcare purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a notable independent nonprofit agency dedicated to advocating for significant advancements in patient safety. The organization has established safety and quality standards that it reports publicly through the annual Leapfrog Hospital and ASC Surveys. Participation in these surveys is voluntary and free, with results readily accessible via Leapfrog’s website.

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