Here are five things to know:
- 77 hospitals out of 165 graded earned an “A” rating for safety.
- No Florida hospitals failed.
- In spring 2015, seven hospitals earned a “D” grade.
- Grades from the Leapfrog Group were determined primarily from Medicare data.
- Although Leapfrog Group believes patient safety should be the first factor a patient considers, they recognize some insurance plans and networks will leave some patients without a choice.
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