The Leapfrog Group today released its fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grade, an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” assigned to all general hospitals in the United States based on their ability to protect patients from medical errors, accidents, injuries and infections. The Grades give the community critical insight about local hospitals. Hospital Safety Grades are updated twice per year by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog nonprofit.
Health Action Council is a Leapfrog regional leader for Minnesota, Ohio, and Oregon. In Minnesota, 8 hospitals earned an A, 8 hospitals earned a B, 22 hospitals earned a C, and 7 hospitals earned a D grade. In Ohio, 26 hospitals earned an A, 31 hospitals earned a B, 47 hospitals earned a C, and 8 hospitals earned a D grade. In Oregon, 9 hospitals earned an A, 6 hospitals earned a B, 10 hospitals earned a C, and 7 hospitals earned a D grade.
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“Preventable medical errors remain a significant challenge in hospitals across the nation, and far too many people are harmed or killed every year as a result. We are proud of the hospitals in our communities that earned an A,” said Patty Starr, President & CEO of Health Action Council. “We will continue to work with our community, our members and our hospital leaders to make sure patients always come first.”
“We recognize and celebrate the hospitals that achieved an A Hospital Safety Grade. This honor reflects the ongoing commitment of their teams to protecting patients every minute of every day,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “As Leapfrog marks its 25th anniversary, we’re taking a closer look at how health system leadership may be driving faster safety improvements.
A Leapfrog analysis found that 90% of hospitals with a fall 2025 Safety Grade are part of a health system. Among A hospitals, the chance of being system affiliated is slightly higher, at 94%. (“Health System” is defined as a network of health care facilities that are owned or managed under a single parent organization).
Fall 2025 Safety Grade data shows 358 hospitals nationwide that not only achieved an A for fall 2025 but sustained the grade for more than two years. This select group, representing 13% of all eligible hospitals, is highlighted on www.hospitalsafetygrade.org. Learn frequently asked questions about the Safety Grade, explanation of the Safety Grade, and view the fall 2025 scoring methodology.
About Health Action Council
Health Action Council is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization representing mid and large-size employers that enhances human and economic health through thought leadership, innovative services, and collaboration. It provides value to its members by facilitating projects that improve the quality and moderate the cost of healthcare purchased by its members for their employees, dependents, and retirees. Health Action Council also collaborates with key stakeholders - health plans, physicians, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry - to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare in the community.
About The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only ratings program focused exclusively on accidents, errors, injuries and infections that harm or kill patients in hospitals. It is updated twice a year in the fall and spring, offering the public a reliable, independent assessment of hospital safety. The Grades are determined by public, peer-reviewed methodology, calculated by top patient safety experts under the guidance of a National Expert Panel. The grading system is fully transparent and always freely available to the public at www.hospitalsafetygrade.org. The Safety Grade is published by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization celebrating 25 years of driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. For more from Leapfrog, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and sign up for our newsletter.