Cox Medical Center Branson earns second-straight 'A' grade for hospital safety

Cox Medical Center Branson once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Cox Branson also earned a Leapfrog “A” in fall of 2024.

“Earning another Leapfrog ‘A’ is a testament to our team’s daily dedication and focus on providing the best care for the residents and visitors of Branson,” says William Mahoney, senior vice president of Community Hospital Group and president of Cox Medical Center Branson. “I feel deeply proud of our team members who make Cox Branson a trusted pillar of our community and region.”

Leapfrog assigns traditional letter grades to hospitals nationwide based on more than 30 performance measures that reflect hospital safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the spring and fall.

“Cox Branson’s second top grade in a row is a highlight for our system’s safety journey,” says Dr. Shawn Usery, senior vice president and chief medical officer for CoxHealth. “We’re grateful for our teams who make us the best for those who need us.”

To explore Cox Branson’s full grade details, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.