Top health insurance networks linked to 94% of ‘A’-grade patient safety hospitals
The Leapfrog Group's latest report, released on November 13, 2022, reveals that the largest U.S.-based health insurance networks play a significant role in ensuring patient safety. The report highlights the top performers, including HCA Healthcare, CommonSpirit Health, and Ascension, which collectively account for a substantial number of hospitals receiving an 'A' grade.
The findings indicate that 94% of U.S. hospitals earning an 'A' grade for patient safety are part of larger health insurance networks. This suggests a strong correlation between health insurance network size and patient safety. The Leapfrog Group's report implies that these high-performing health insurance networks may enforce robust safety plans across all their hospitals, helping to limit errors and preventable harms. This could be due to better resource allocation, enhanced training, or improved communication among facilities within the same network.
The Leapfrog Group's report underscores the importance of large health insurance networks in maintaining high patient safety standards. With 94% of 'A' grade hospitals belonging to such networks, it's clear that their influence is significant. The report suggests that these networks' safety measures and practices could be a key factor in achieving and maintaining excellent patient safety ratings.
