The Leapfrog Group, which rates healthcare facilities on patient safety and quality of care, has published its 2026 ratings for more than 2,400 U.S. hospitals and more than 3,900 U.S. ASCs. It stated that the results “mark the highest level of participation in Leapfrog’s 26-year history.” The ratings are available to the public free of charge.
According to the nonprofit, Leapfrog Hospital Survey results are derived from hospitals’ voluntary participation in the 2026 Leapfrog Hospital Survey, while ASC ratings are derived from CMS data, voluntarily uploaded and verified accreditation information from facilities, and voluntary reporting through the 2026 Leapfrog ASC Survey 2.0. Leapfrog’s
The results also mark the launch of Leapfrog’s ASC Public Reporting Program, which reports safety and quality information for ASCs.
“Ambulatory surgery centers account for the majority of surgeries in the United States, yet patients have historically had limited information about their safety and quality,” said Missy Danforth, senior vice president of health care ratings at The Leapfrog Group. “We applaud the ambulatory surgery centers that are embracing transparency by voluntarily sharing data with Leapfrog. By publicly reporting more data on more ASCs than ever before, Leapfrog is helping patients compare their options and encouraging facilities to demonstrate their commitment to safe, high-quality care.”
Results are updated monthly to reflect the latest available data, stated Leapfrog. Hospitals and ASCs can submit survey data through November 30, which is the late submission deadline for the 2026 Leapfrog Hospital Survey and ASC Public Reporting Program.
Leapfrog also introduced the Full Transparency Badge this year to recognize hospitals and ASCs that “voluntarily complete, affirm, and submit all sections of their respective Leapfrog Surveys, further highlighting organizations committed to comprehensive public reporting.”
Access the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and ASC Public Reporting Program results here.
