This year, as we celebrate The Leapfrog Group’s 25th anniversary, we also take time to reflect on the lives forever changed by medical errors. Every day, preventable mistakes in health care lead to devastating consequences for patients and their families. Behind every statistic is a person—a mother, a father, a child—whose story deserves to be heard.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Leapfrog Group and the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, and our annual Survey participants have been instrumental in shaping this journey.
2025 Bruce Bradley Fellow Rachel Ungar shares her experience with the Fellowship so far.
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
In December 2023, leaders and other stakeholders from across the health care spectrum gathered for a special session at Leapfrog Annual Meeting called "Conversations to Transform Tomorrow." This interactive event focused on pivotal questions shaping the future of patient safety and how Leapfrog can continue to grow its efforts. Below is a summary of the key takeaways and ideas exchanged during the session.
Enhancing Consumer Engagement with Leapfrog Data
The hospital a patient chooses for care can literally be a life-or-death decision. Over 500 people die every single day in the United States from errors in hospitals—many of which are fully preventable. Hospitals that do better on the Hospital Safety Grade have good systems in place to protect patients from errors, accidents, and infections.
When you get ready to buy a car, where do you start? You do your research and compare benefits while also considering the best choice for your needs. Do you do the same when choosing where you receive health care? Not all health care facilities are alike. Leapfrog collects and reports data from hospitals and surgery centers. Find out how to make the best choice for you and your family.
We’re honored to dedicate the Judie Burrows Education Institute in honor of Judie Burrows, who was a healthy, active 69-year-old when she went for routine hip surgery but was plagued with countless medical errors that eventually stole her life.
Having a baby is one of life’s most exciting experiences, but the type of care received in the hospital can vary greatly. Women and families should use Leapfrog's Hospital Survey results to consider which hospital they’d like to use for their child’s delivery.
