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Welcome to the 2026 Leapfrog ASC Public Reporting Program. Here is some important information to help you get started.

Understanding Leapfrog's New ASC Public Reporting Program

The Leapfrog Group is a nonprofit watchdog organization that serves as a voice for healthcare consumers and purchasers. Beginning in 2026, Leapfrog has redesigned its ASC program to vastly increase access to patient safety and quality ratings while making it easier for ASCs to participate in Leapfrog’s voluntary, annual Survey.

The new program has three components that meet ASCs where they are on their path to full transparency:

1. CMS ASCQR Data - ASCs participating in the CMS ASCQR Program will have 13 measures automatically scored and publicly reported for 13 measures obtained via the CMS Provider Data Catalog, regardless of participation in the Leapfrog ASC Survey 2.0.
2. Accreditation Standards - ASCs that upload proof of active accreditation with AAAHC or Joint Commission will have 5 additional measures scored and publicly reported, regardless of participation in the Leapfrog ASC Survey 2.0.
3. Leapfrog ASC Survey 2.0 - ASCs that voluntarily submit the free, annual Survey will have 8 additional measures scored and publicly reported, demonstrate full transparency, and be eligible for Leapfrog's Top ASC designation.

What This Means for Your ASC

All ASCs will be publicly reported starting in 2026. Visitors to Leapfrog's public reporting website will be able to search for and compare facilities side-by-side. Your facility will have ratings posted based on data available from CMS, and you have the opportunity to enhance your public profile by uploading accreditation documentation and/or submitting Leapfrog’s annual, voluntary Survey.

Your Path to Participation

Step 1: Access the ASC Dashboard

Request your free, secure 16-digit security code to access the ASC Dashboard. This is where you will upload accreditation documentation and/or submit the ASC Survey 2.0.

Step 2: Choose Your Level of Participation

Minimum (No Action Required):

• Leapfrog will automatically score and publicly report 13 CMS ASCQR measures for your facility if you participate in the CMS ASCQR program
  • These includes nine outcome measures, and four patient experience measures: Full List
  • Note: Only facilities with at least one rate for ASC 1 through ASC –4 will be reported. Measures that do not apply to your facility because you do not perform a given procedure will not be reported.
• No data submission required from your facility

Enhanced (Accreditation Upload):

• Upload your current AAAHC or Joint Commission accreditation certificate
• Be scored and publicly reported as "Achieved the Standard" for 5 patient safety measures
  • Clinicians Certified in Advanced Life Support Always Present,
  • Use of a Safe Surgery Checklist,
  • Medication and Allergy Documentation,
  • Leadership Structures and Systems to Support Patient Safety, and
  • Identification and Mitigation of Patient Safety Risks.
• Reduces duplicative reporting burden
• Estimated time: 5 minutes (basic demographic information + certificate upload and affirmation)

Full Transparency (ASC Survey 2.0 Submission):

• Complete and submit the Leapfrog ASC Survey 2.0
• Be scored and publicly reported on 8 additional measures unavailable elsewhere
• Become eligible for Leapfrog's prestigious Top ASC Award designation
• Estimated time: Approximately 10 hours of staff time (a 50% reduction from previous years)
• Note: To be eligible for Top ASC designation, you must upload accreditation AND submit the Survey by August 31

Benefits of Participation

For Your ASC:

• Demonstrate commitment to transparency and patient safety
• Differentiate your facility from competitors
• Access benchmarking data for quality improvement (available to ASC Survey 2.0 participants only)
• Potential eligibility for Top ASC designation
• Recognition for meeting rigorous national standards

For Your Patients:

• Informed decision-making about where to receive care
• Confidence in your facility's safety and quality standards
• Transparent access to meaningful, independent ratings

For Purchasers and Employers:

• Data to support value-based purchasing strategies
• Information for direct contracting and preferred networks
• Visibility into ASC safety and quality performance

Online ASC Dashboard

Before you log in to the ASC Dashboard for the first time, please review the ASC Dashboard Guide.

Download the ASC Dashboard Guide

Understanding the Leapfrog's Approach to Scoring and Public Reporting