Pittsburg, Texas (December 17, 2024) — Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, UT Health Pittsburg was named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is bestowed by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers known as the toughest standard-setters for health care safety and quality. Top Hospitals will be honored tonight at the 2024 Leapfrog Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C.
“We are extremely honored to be recognized as a Leapfrog Top Rural Hospital for three consecutive years. This award reflects the unwavering commitment of our team to delivering exceptional care to our community,” said UT Health Pittsburg CEO Guy Cayo. “Every member of our team works tirelessly to prioritize patient safety, quality and innovation, and this recognition affirms those efforts. We remain dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care for our patients and their families.”
Nearly 2,400 hospitals were considered for the award. Among those, UT Health Pittsburg received a Top Rural distinction. A total of 134 Top Hospitals were selected, including:
• 8 Top Children’s
• 36 Top General
• 15 Top Rural
• 75 Top Teaching
The quality of patient care across many areas of hospital performance is considered in establishing the qualifications for the award, including infection rates, practices for safer surgery, maternity care and the hospital’s capacity to prevent medication errors. The rigorous standards are defined in each year’s Top Hospital Methodology.
“Protecting patients from preventable harm is central to The Leapfrog Group’s mission,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “UT Health Pittsburg has set the standard for patient safety, earning the prestigious distinction of a Top Hospital. This elite honor reflects the exceptional efforts of the entire team and places UT Health Pittsburg among the nation’s elite in health care. Congratulations to all who made this remarkable achievement possible.”
To qualify for the distinction, hospitals must rank top among peers on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, which assesses hospital performance on the highest standards for quality and patient safety, and achieve top performance in their category. To see the full list of institutions honored as 2024 Top Hospitals, visit www.leapfroggroup.org/tophospitals.