"Ranking the Safest Hospitals Across the US: Latest Grades and Performance"

The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization, has released its spring 2023 safety report detailing local hospital rankings. Mercy received an "A", while Cox Medical Center Branson and Cox South got "C" rankings. Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar earned a "B". The grades are based on overall performance in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors. The hospitals are striving to improve their scores and provide the best patient care possible.