New York City, November 13, 2025
The Leapfrog Group has published its latest patient safety rankings, showing that some hospitals in New York City have excelled with ‘A’ grades, while others are struggling with ‘D’ grades. This assessment highlights significant disparities in patient safety across the city. Particularly, hospitals such as NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens and Lenox Hill Hospital have demonstrated strong commitment to safeguarding patients, whereas six hospitals received lower grades indicating urgent improvements are necessary.
New York City Hospitals Achieve Top Patient Safety Grades; Some Face Challenges
New York City, NY – The Leapfrog Group has released its latest patient safety rankings, revealing that several hospitals in New York City have excelled in patient safety, while others are facing significant challenges that require attention. Notably, some NYC-area hospitals have earned an ‘A’ grade for their efforts to protect patients from preventable harm, while others received a ‘D’ grade, indicating a need for improvement.
Top Performers
The hospitals that received an ‘A’ grade for patient safety include:
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens
- Lenox Hill Hospital
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center
- Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
- Hospital for Special Surgery
These hospitals have shown a strong commitment to patient safety, with NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens achieving this distinction for the third consecutive year.
Areas Needing Improvement
In contrast, six hospitals located in Brooklyn and Long Island obtained a ‘D’ grade, signaling serious shortcomings in their patient safety protocols. While specific details of these institutions have not been disclosed, these grades reflect urgent needs for enhanced safety measures.
Statewide Overview
Across New York State, there has been a slight decrease in the number of hospitals earning an ‘A’ grade compared to previous evaluations. This trend highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining high standards for patient safety throughout the state.
Background on The Leapfrog Group
The Leapfrog Group assesses hospitals based on 30 evidence-based patient safety performance measures, including rates of medical errors, infections, and other adverse events. Hospitals are awarded letters from ‘A’ to ‘F’ to represent their commitment to patient safety.
Implications for Patients
Patients are encouraged to consider these safety grades when making decisions about their healthcare providers, as these scores reflect the hospitals’ efforts to minimize risks and enhance the quality of care.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does an ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group signify?
- An ‘A’ grade indicates that a hospital has demonstrated a strong commitment to patient safety, effectively minimizing preventable harm and errors.
- Which hospitals in New York City received an ‘A’ grade?
- The hospitals that received an ‘A’ grade include NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, Lenox Hill Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, and Hospital for Special Surgery.
- What does a ‘D’ grade from The Leapfrog Group indicate?
- A ‘D’ grade suggests significant challenges in a hospital’s patient safety protocols, highlighting areas that require substantial improvement.
- How does New York State’s performance compare nationally?
- New York State has seen a slight decrease in the percentage of hospitals receiving an ‘A’ grade compared to previous assessments, indicating ongoing challenges in achieving high patient safety standards.
- What criteria does The Leapfrog Group use to evaluate hospitals?
- The Leapfrog Group evaluates hospitals based on 30 evidence-based patient safety performance measures, including rates of medical errors, infections, and other adverse events.
| Hospital Name | Grade | Location |
|---|---|---|
| NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan | A | New York, NY |
| NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens | A | Queens, NY |
| Lenox Hill Hospital | A | New York, NY |
| Long Island Jewish Medical Center | A | New Hyde Park, NY |
| Brooklyn Methodist Hospital | A | Brooklyn, NY |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | A | New York, NY |
| Brooklyn and Long Island Hospitals | D | Brooklyn and Long Island, NY |
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