Philadelphia, PA (July 28, 2026)-Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a proud member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been awarded the prestigious Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge. This recognition underscores the hospital's commitment to openly reporting vital information regarding patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey. The Full Transparency Badge is granted to hospitals that diligently complete, affirm, and submit all sections of this influential voluntary reporting program, which is dedicated to enhancing transparency in healthcare.

"We applaud Roxborough Memorial Hospital for its commitment to transparency," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "Transparency is one of the most powerful drivers of improvement in health care. By fully participating in the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, Roxborough Memorial Hospital is helping patients and families access meaningful information about the safety and quality of their care."

Shawn Parekh, CEO of Roxborough Memorial Hospital, emphasized the significance of this achievement: "Earning the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge is a testament to our unwavering dedication to patient safety and quality care. At Roxborough Memorial Hospital, we believe that transparency fosters trust and empowers our patients to make informed decisions about their health. Our commitment to evidence-based practices not only enhances the quality of care we provide but also ensures that our patients experience the safest environment possible."

Roxborough Memorial Hospital has long been dedicated to enhancing the quality of care and ensuring patient safety. By adopting evidence-based practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, the hospital has significantly reduced readmission rates and improved overall patient satisfaction scores. Recent achievements include the implementation of advanced electronic health record systems, which streamline patient care and enhance communication among healthcare providers. Additionally, the hospital actively engages in community health initiatives, addressing local health disparities and collaborating with organizations to promote wellness within the community.

The Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge appears on Leapfrog's public ratings website, identifying hospitals that have committed to openly sharing information about their performance. This recognition by The Leapfrog Group not only highlights Roxborough Memorial Hospital's commitment to excellence but also reinforces its mission to prioritize patient safety and quality healthcare in the Philadelphia region.

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Roxborough Memorial Hospital: Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 146-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. As a member of Prime Healthcare Services, headquartered in Ontario, California, Roxborough Memorial Hospital is focused on becoming one of the leaders in technology. For more information, please visit www.roxboroughmemorial.com.

About Prime Healthcare and the Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 55 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states, providing over 3.0 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 60,000 employees and physicians. Twenty-one of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more about Prime Healthcare, visit: www.primehealthcare.com. To learn more about Prime Healthcare Foundation, visit: www.primehealthcarefoundation.org or visit https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Prime-Healthcare_FACTS_04-14-2026.pdf

About The Leapfrog Group: Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. Leapfrog publishes letter grades for hospitals based on how safe they are for patients with the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Leapfrog also sets standards for safety and quality and reports to the public through the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey. Follow us on Twitter (@TheLeapfrogGroup), Facebook (The Leapfrog Group), LinkedIn (The Leapfrog Group)and Instagram (@TheLeapfrogGroup) and sign up for our newsletter.

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