Key Dates and Information

FALL 2025 HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE

Aug. 31

FALL DATA SNAPSHOT DATE

The data snapshot date is the date that Leapfrog will extract public data (i.e., download data published by CMS or submitted to Leapfrog or secondary data sources) to calculate Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. All data, including Leapfrog Hospital Survey Results, must be finalized by this date.

The fall 2025 Data Snapshot Date was extended to incorporate delayed CMS DRA HAC Data (released on September 4). Leapfrog is currently reviewing a new policy to account for delayed CMS data that is published within a reasonable timeframe.

FALL COURTESY REVIEW PERIOD

As a courtesy to hospitals, Leapfrog will hold a Courtesy Safety Grade Review Period before the public release of each Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade update. The Review Period is an opportunity for hospitals to review the data for accuracy (i.e., identify recording errors, hospital name and address changes, etc.) on a secure website and review changes to the scoring methodology.

FALL HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE TOWN HALL CALL

Hospitals and other stakeholders were invited to a free Town Hall Call to hear about changes to the measures and scoring methodology, as well as details of the Courtesy Safety Grade Review Period and important deadlines.

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FALL LETTER GRADE EMBARGO PERIOD

Following the close of the Courtesy Safety Grade Review Period, Leapfrog finalizes the data and establishes letter grade cut-points. Leapfrog then refreshes the Safety Grade Review website and hospitals are able to participate in a Letter Grade Embargo Period in which they can preview their letter grade prior to the public announcement.

SPRING DATA SNAPSHOT DATE

The data snapshot date is the date that Leapfrog will extract public data (i.e., download data published by CMS or submitted to Leapfrog or secondary data sources) to calculate Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. All data, including Leapfrog Hospital Survey Results, must be finalized by this date.

Click here for more information about Leapfrog Hospital Survey deadlines.

SPRING COURTESY REVIEW PERIOD

As a courtesy to hospitals, Leapfrog will hold a Courtesy Safety Grade Review Period before the public release of each Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade update. The Review Period is an opportunity for hospitals to review the data for accuracy (i.e., identify recording errors, hospital name and address changes, etc.) on a secure website and review changes to the scoring methodology.

SPRING HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE TOWN HALL CALL

Hospitals and other stakeholders are invited to a free Town Hall Call to hear about changes to the measures and scoring methodology, as well as details of the Courtesy Safety Grade Review Period and important deadlines. The Town Hall Call includes a 40-minute presentation and a 20-minute Q&A session.

EARLY 'A' NOTIFICATION PERIOD

Hospitals expected to earn an 'A' Safety Grade will be notified 3-4 weeks ahead of Leapfrog's public announcement, providing them additional time to prepare.

SPRING LETTER EMBARGO PERIOD

Following the close of the Courtesy Safety Grade Review Period, Leapfrog finalizes the data and establishes letter grade cut-points. Leapfrog then refreshes the Safety Grade Review website and hospitals are able to participate in a Letter Grade Embargo Period in which they can preview their letter grade prior to the public announcement.

SPRING PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT