New York City, November 14, 2025
New York City hospitals have made significant strides in patient safety, with several facilities earning top ratings in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report. NYU Langone Health and NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan received ‘A’ grades, reflecting their commitment to quality care. The recent trend indicates a growing percentage of hospitals in the state are improving their safety performance, with ongoing challenges still present for several institutions, particularly in boroughs like Brooklyn and Queens.
New York City Hospitals Achieve Top Patient Safety Ratings
New York City, NY – Recent evaluations have highlighted significant improvements in patient safety across New York City’s hospitals, with several institutions earning top marks for their commitment to quality care.
Top-Rated Hospitals
NYU Langone Health has been recognized for its exceptional patient safety standards. Tisch Hospital, Kimmel Pavilion, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, and NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island each received an “A” grade in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report. This achievement marks the 11th consecutive “A” rating for these facilities, placing them among the top 1% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan also earned an “A” grade in the fall 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report. This recognition underscores the hospital’s dedication to protecting patients from preventable harm and error.
Statewide Improvements
Statewide, New York has seen a steady rise in hospital safety performance. In the spring 2025 rankings, 25.2% of hospitals earned an “A” grade, up from 22.1% in the previous report. In New York City, nine out of 44 evaluated hospitals received an “A” grade, a significant increase from just two hospitals in 2024 and three in 2023.
Ongoing Challenges
Despite these advancements, challenges remain. Several hospitals, particularly in Brooklyn and Queens, continue to receive “D” and “F” grades, indicating areas that require urgent attention. The Leapfrog Group’s report highlights the need for continuous improvement to ensure patient safety across all facilities.
About the Leapfrog Group
The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization committed to quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. health system. It assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.
About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care system in the nation. It is a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, and post-acute care centers. The system provides respectful, compassionate care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.
About NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center. It is committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. The health system includes hospitals, outpatient facilities, and a medical school.
About the New York State Department of Health
The New York State Department of Health licenses hospitals and hospital extension clinics. The Department conducts inspections of the quality of care, monitors incidents, and investigates complaints to ensure hospitals meet regulatory requirements and provide medical care in accordance with acceptable standards of practice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade?
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is a national nonprofit organization committed to quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. health system. It assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.
Which hospitals in New York City received an “A” grade?
In the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report, nine out of 44 evaluated hospitals in New York City received an “A” grade. Notable institutions include NYU Langone Health’s Tisch Hospital, Kimmel Pavilion, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, and NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, as well as NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.
How does New York City’s hospital safety performance compare statewide?
Statewide, New York has seen a steady rise in hospital safety performance. In the spring 2025 rankings, 25.2% of hospitals earned an “A” grade, up from 22.1% in the previous report. In New York City, nine out of 44 evaluated hospitals received an “A” grade, a significant increase from just two hospitals in 2024 and three in 2023.
What challenges remain in improving hospital safety in New York City?
Despite these advancements, challenges remain. Several hospitals, particularly in Brooklyn and Queens, continue to receive “D” and “F” grades, indicating areas that require urgent attention. The Leapfrog Group’s report highlights the need for continuous improvement to ensure patient safety across all facilities.
What is the role of the New York State Department of Health in hospital safety?
The New York State Department of Health licenses hospitals and hospital extension clinics. The Department conducts inspections of the quality of care, monitors incidents, and investigates complaints to ensure hospitals meet regulatory requirements and provide medical care in accordance with acceptable standards of practice.
Key Features of New York City’s Hospital Safety Performance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Top-Rated Hospitals | NYU Langone Health’s Tisch Hospital, Kimmel Pavilion, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, and NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, as well as NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, received “A” grades in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report. |
| Statewide Improvement | In the spring 2025 rankings, 25.2% of hospitals in New York State earned an “A” grade, up from 22.1% in the previous report. |
| Ongoing Challenges | Several hospitals, particularly in Brooklyn and Queens, continue to receive “D” and “F” grades, indicating areas that require urgent attention. |
| Role of the Leapfrog Group | The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization committed to quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. health system. It assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. |
| Role of the New York State Department of Health | The New York State Department of Health licenses hospitals and hospital extension clinics. The Department conducts inspections of the quality of care, monitors incidents, and investigates complaints to ensure hospitals meet regulatory requirements and provide medical care in accordance with acceptable standards of practice. |
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