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Hospitals named to first-ever 'Leapfrog Top Hospitals' list.(Statistical notes)(Brief article)
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Health Care Strategic Management
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December 1, 2006
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Fifty-nine U.S. hospitals have been named to the "Leapfrog Top Hospitals" list based on their positive responses to a survey asking about their awareness of and action on the 30 safe practices for better healthcare endorsed by the National Quality Forum.
The survey of 1,200 hospitals was conducted by The Leapfrog Group, a Washington, DC-based organization that aims to promote healthcare quality and safety.
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These Three Make the Grade
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Adding up quality standards; Leapfrog works on weighted evaluation...
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Health Grades Announces Partnership Agreement With The Leapfrog Group.
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