News Articles: 2024 - Q4

The Leapfrog Group announced 18 hospitals in Florida that have been named on their 2024 list of Top Hospitals, and 13 ambulatory surgery centers in Florida that have been named to their list of Top Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs). These awards honor top hospitals and ASCs on patient safety and quality.

The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions acknowledged the efforts of employers and member coalitions at its 2024 Annual Forum. Florida Alliance Employer Member Rosen Hotels & Resorts received the 2024 Employer/Purchaser Excellence Award for their commitment to promoting healthcare value by driving market change while also sharing what they’ve learned with others to improve the health and well-being of Florida’s working families.

On Friday, November 15, The Leapfrog Group announced the Fall 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, evaluating nearly 3,000 hospitals on their ability to prevent medical errors, accidents, and infections. The Hospital Safety Grade uses up to 30 performance measures to assign an “A, “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” to individual hospitals and uses a public, peer-reviewed methodology, calculated by top patient safety experts under the guidance of a National Expert Panel.