Benefits expert and 2025 Bruce Bradley Fellow Donita Doubet shares how data, community partnerships and the Fellowship are driving safer, smarter health care in North Texas.
In 2009, Leapfrog formed the Partners Advisory Committee (PAC), an exclusive group of national and regional health plans, hospital systems and enterprise vendors. These organizations advise Leapfrog on key industry trends and collaborate on a number of partner-driven initiatives.
This National Nurses Week, we honor the extraordinary work of nurses, not only for the care they provide but for their central role in ensuring patient safety across the country.
April is C-Section Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the rates of cesarean sections (C-sections) and the need for better maternity care practices.
2025 Bruce Bradley Fellow Rachel Ungar shares her experience with the Fellowship so far.
In recognition of Leapfrog’s 25 years of commitment to patient safety, our Board of Directors has generously pledged to match every dollar donated.
The second week of February marks Sepsis Survivor Week, a time to reflect on the importance of recognizing, preventing and treating sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that claims over 250,000 lives annually in the U.S. alone, making it one of the leading causes of preventable deaths in hospitals. It can develop from any infection, and when not treated quickly, it can lead to organ failure, amputation or even death.
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
The Leapfrog Group, in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, hosted its inaugural Best Practices Poster Session during the 2024 Annual Meeting on December 17th at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Maryland. This groundbreaking event provided hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) an opportunity to showcase innovative strategies and solutions aligned with Leapfrog’s Hospital Survey, ASC Survey and Hospital Safety Grade Standards.
A Platform for Sharing Excellence
In hospital care, few issues are as critical as ensuring accurate and timely diagnoses. Diagnostic errors can have profound and sometimes devastating consequences for patients and their families. At The Leapfrog Group, we are dedicated to advancing patient safety and improving diagnostic practices across the health care system.
In the evolving landscape of health care, understanding the true cost of care goes beyond just the numbers on a bill. The Leapfrog Group's Lives & Dollars Lost Calculator is a tool for employers and other health care purchasers to assess the broader economic and human impact of medical errors within their organizations. This blog post delves into how this calculator works and why it’s a game-changer for organizations seeking to improve health care outcomes for employees and manage costs.
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
