USA Health hospitals earn Leapfrog’s Full Transparency Badge
The Full Transparency Badge is awarded to hospitals that complete, affirm and submit all sections of the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, one of the nation’s leading voluntary reporting programs focused on patient safety, quality and transparency.
By Carol McPhail
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All three USA Health hospitals have earned The Leapfrog Group’s 2026 Full Transparency Badge, recognizing their commitment to publicly report information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey.
The new badge, introduced by Leapfrog in May, was awarded to USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital, USA Health Providence Hospital, and USA Health University Hospital – the only hospitals in the Mobile area to earn the recognition.
The Full Transparency Badge is awarded to hospitals that complete, affirm and submit all sections of the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, one of the nation’s leading voluntary reporting programs focused on patient safety, quality and transparency. By participating in the survey, the hospitals make detailed information about their safety and quality practices publicly available, which helps patients and families make informed decisions about their care.
“We are honored to receive Leapfrog's Full Transparency Badge because it reflects our commitment to providing safe, high-quality care and being accountable to the patients and communities we serve,” said Kristen Noles, DNP, CNL, LSSBB, director of quality and performance improvement for USA Health. "Transparency is fundamental to building trust. By sharing our performance, we demonstrate our dedication to continuous improvement and to giving patients the information they need to make informed healthcare decisions.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Survey collects information on a wide range of hospital safety, quality and operational practices. The results are publicly available, allowing patients, employers and other healthcare stakeholders to compare hospitals using consistent, nationally recognized measures while helping hospitals benchmark their performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
“Patients and families deserve access to meaningful information about the quality and safety of the care they receive,” said Rachel Seaman, M.D., a chief quality officer for USA Health. “Receiving Leapfrog's Full Transparency Badge across all of our hospitals demonstrates that we're committed to measuring our performance, learning from the data and using those insights to improve care every day.”
Nathan Polite, D.O., a chief quality officer for USA Health, said, “The Full Transparency Badge recognizes the work our teams do every day to foster a culture of quality across USA Health. By openly reporting our performance, we reinforce our focus on delivering reliable, patient-centered care and advancing our mission to help people lead longer, better lives.”
The Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge appears on Leapfrog's public ratings website and identifies hospitals that have committed to openly sharing information about their performance.
