Mat-Su Regional Medical Center achieves elite national status as a straight “A” for patient safety

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the 5th consecutive grading round by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates Mat-Su Regional as a “Straight A” hospital, defined as hospitals that have an A for Spring 2026 and have sustained that grade for the last five or more grading rounds. This select group represents 15% of all eligible hospitals.

“This recognition speaks to the incredible team we have here at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center,” said Taylor Rudd, Chief Executive Officer. “Earning an “A” for the fifth consecutive cycle reflects their dedication and shared commitment to providing safe, high-quality care close to home.”

The Leapfrog Group assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to all general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

“Mat-Su Regional Medical Center deserves recognition for its unwavering focus on protecting patients and delivering safe care, earning an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for 5 consecutive cycles,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Sustaining this level of excellence over time shows a true, organization-wide commitment to making patient safety a top priority every single day.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries and infections that can lead to harm or even death. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

To see Mat-Su Regional Medical Center’s full grade details and to find essential patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, and stay updated through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.