What it is: An annual survey and award of highest performing hospitals based on patient care as defined by better systems in place to prevent medication errors, higher quality on maternity care and lower infection rates, among other laudable qualities.

Why it Matters to You: Leapgroup is an industry benchmarking services firm that provides hospitals a comparison of their patient care systems.

Considerations: The award is not given to a set number of hospitals, but rather, to all teaching, general, rural and children’s hospitals that are in the top 10% of participating hospitals based on criteria such as medication safety, inpatient care management, and infections.

Created By: The Leapfrog Group