Pennsylvania Hospitals Recognized as Leaders in Caring for People Living with Diabetes

7 Hospitals in Pennsylvania Recognized by The Leapfrog Group and the American Diabetes Association 

Pennsylvania Hospitals Named 2026 Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes

The Leapfrog Group and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced that 7 hospitals in Pennsylvania have received national designation as Recognized Leaders in Caring for People Living with Diabetes for 2026. These hospitals made the list of just 37 hospitals across 14 states earning this recognition for a strong commitment to the safety and wellbeing of hospitalized people living with diabetes.

“This recognition provides critical patient safety information to individuals living with diabetes,” said Carl Seitz, President, LVBCH. “On behalf of our members and our community we are committed to collaborating with local hospitals to ensure patients in Pennsylvania are receiving the safest possible care. We are proud of our local hospitals that have been recognized:

  • Geisinger Health – Part of Risant Health’s: Bloomsburg Hospital, Lewistown Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Community Medical Center, and Shamokin Area Community Hospital
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network’s: Muhlenberg and Cedar Crest Hospitals

The Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes program is in its third year, evaluating hospitals based on their care for patients with diabetes during admission, hospital stay, and discharge. The program uses the ADA’s Standards of Care in Diabetes and Leapfrog’s standards for excellence in hospital safety and quality. Diabetes compounds the risk all inpatients already face from the medical errors, injuries, and infections that are all too common in hospitals.

“We congratulate these hospitals for earning this distinction and are going the extra mile for the safety of adults living with diabetes. We look forward to seeing more hospitals take these steps to strengthen care for patients living with diabetes,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.

“People with diabetes face unique risks when they are hospitalized. We congratulate these hospitals for demonstrating a commitment to safety and care that reflects the needs of those living with diabetes. Moving evidence-based standards of care into practice is the cornerstone of improving health outcomes and the lives of those living with diabetes,” said Osagie Ebekozien, MD, MPH, the ADA’s chief quality officer.

Hospitals are assessed both on the implementation of these processes and on how well they execute care delivered to patients. Among the standards recognized:

  • Blood glucose (blood sugar) testing and hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) protocols
  • Specialized preparation for inpatient surgery
  • Meal and insulin regimen planning
  • Robust discharge planning for high-risk patients with diabetes• Patient safety standards

To learn more about the Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes, visit https://www.leapfroggroup.org/recognized-leader-diabetes/about-the-program.

 

About The Leapfrog Group 

Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is an independent national nonprofit organization driving a movement for patient safety and transparency. Leapfrog collects, analyzes, and publicly reports data on hospital and ambulatory surgery center performance to help patients, purchasers, and other stakeholders make informed health care decisions. Leapfrog’s flagship initiatives include the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a biannual letter grade focused exclusively on hospital safety, and the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, a voluntary survey that publicly reports hospital performance on patient safety and quality measures. Leapfrog’s ratings and reports are peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. For more from Leapfrog, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and sign up for our newsletter.

 

About the American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people thrive. This year, the ADA celebrates 85 years of driving discovery and research to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure —and we’re not stopping. There are 136 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Through advocacy, program development, and education, we’re fighting for them all. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join us in the fight on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). To learn more about how we are advocating for everyone affected by diabetes, visit us on X (@AmDiabetesAssn).