Registration Now Open: The Impact of Transparency on Patient Safety

December 15, 2025

National Harbor, MD

Each year, the Top Hospital Awards and Top Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Awards are presented during the Awards Dinner. The Top Hospital Awards and the Top ASC Awards are widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards United States hospitals and ASCs can receive for patient safety and quality.

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The countdown is on—the 2025 Leapfrog Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner is on December 15 at the Gaylord National Harbor just outside of Washington, DC. Join us in celebrating 25 years of transforming patient safety through transparency, accountability and innovation. You’ll connect with leaders across health care, patient advocacy, policy and technology as we reflect on our shared progress and look ahead to a safer future.

 

FOR HOSPITALS: EXCLUSIVE PRE-CONFERENCE DEEP DIVE

December 15, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

National Harbor, MD

Are you a hospital leader who has questions about the differences between the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and Safety Grades, and the measures from the Survey that are used to calculate the Safety Grade?

In this in-depth pre-conference session, you’ll learn:

  • Key differences between the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and Hospital Safety Grade
  • How results from the Survey are used to calculate your Safety Grade, including:
    • CPOE
    • BCMA
    • ICU Physician Staffing
    • Nursing Workforce
    • NQF Safe Practices
    • NHSN infection data
  • A full review of the Safety Grade methodology, important deadlines and how to use the Hospital Safety Grade calculator
  • An overview of the proposed changes to the methodology beginning in spring 2026

Space is limited, so secure your spot today! The pre-conference deep dive session registration is separate from the Annual Meeting. 

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