Cox Medical Center Branson has 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 spring 2025 and the 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 am so 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 third 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 all of our teams whose efforts have made these achievements possible.”

Within the CoxHealth system, Cox South received a “B” rating from The Leapfrog Group, which is a letter grade improved from spring 2025.

“Both Cox Medical Center Branson’s and Cox South’s ratings from The Leapfrog Group showcase our system’s hard work and improvement on our health care quality safety journey,” Dr. Usery says. “These ratings are deeper than stars and letter grades. They highlight the dedication of our teams to fulfill our vision to be the best for those who need us.”

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

Cox Medical Center Branson earns third-straight ‘A’ grade for hospital safety