NYU Langone Health facilities have once again secured distinguished national accolades for patient care excellence and safety, perpetuating a six-year trend of outstanding performance. This achievement places them among an elite group of hospitals, accounting for merely 1 percent nationwide, that have earned an “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group for an impressive 12 consecutive grading periods. The Leapfrog Group is a prominent national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing healthcare safety and quality standards.
This “A” designation has been awarded to Tisch Hospital and the Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion, both situated in Manhattan, as well as NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn and NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island. Furthermore, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has sustained its strong performance by retaining its “B” Leapfrog grade, a noteworthy accomplishment considering its recent integration with NYU Langone over a year ago. The Leapfrog Group disseminates these evaluations biannually.
The provision of secure, high-caliber medical services forms the bedrock of NYU Langone Health’s mission. Securing an “A” grade from Leapfrog for the twelfth consecutive interval is a testament to the unwavering commitment of over 54,000 dedicated individuals throughout our healthcare system, whose primary focus is the well-being of our patients each day. We also commend the exceptional contributions at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk as they persist in broadening their service offerings and implementing quality enhancements for the local community.”
Alec C. Kimmelman, MD, PhD, Dean and CEO of NYU Langone
In its comprehensive evaluations, The Leapfrog Group scrutinizes approximately 3,000 acute-care hospitals across the United States. The assessment encompasses over 30 evidence-based metrics pertaining to patient safety performance, including the efficacy of measures to prevent medical errors, injuries, accidental harm, infections, and other potential risks to patients. Hospitals are assigned grades based on their performance across these crucial indicators. These ratings undergo peer review, are fully transparent, and are made accessible to the public without charge. During the spring 2026 survey period, just over 38 percent of hospitals nationwide, and a mere 32 percent of hospitals within New York State, achieved an “A” rating.
