Encino, CA, July 28, 2026 — Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey.
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.
“We applaud Encino Hospital Medical Center 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, Encino Hospital Medical Center is helping patients and families access meaningful information about the safety and quality of their care.”
Encino Hospital Medical Center remains committed to excellence in patient care, safety, and transparency. The hospital’s recognition with the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge reflects its dedication to openly reporting patient safety and quality data and reinforces its ongoing efforts to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining the trust of the community it serves.
The recognition adds to a growing list of national honors for Encino Hospital Medical Center. Recently named one of Becker’s 100 Great Community Hospitals, the hospital also received the 2026 PRC Excellence in Healthcare Award with a 5-Star Excellence Award for Patient Experience in Emergency Department Services. In addition, Encino Hospital Medical Center, earned “A” grades in Value of Care, Patient Outcomes, Clinical Outcomes, Pay Equity, Avoiding Overuse, and Cost Efficiency on the 2026 Lown Hospitals Index, underscoring its commitment to delivering exceptional clinical outcomes, advancing health equity, and providing high-value care to the communities it serves.
“The Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge is a testament to our culture of accountability and excellence,” said EM V. Garcia, Chief Executive Officer of Encino Hospital Medical Center. “By publicly reporting our patient safety and quality outcomes, we reinforce our commitment to transparency and to earning the trust of the patients and families we serve. This recognition, along with our recent national honors, reflects the extraordinary work of our care teams and our unwavering focus on delivering exceptional healthcare experiences and outcomes.”
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.
For more information about Encino Hospital Medical Center, visit https://encinomed.org/.
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About Encino Hospital Medical Center
Not-for-Profit Encino Hospital Medical Center, part of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California. Its multi-disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. Encino Hospital Medical Center serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine in a caring environment. It offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare. For more information, visit: www.encinomed.org.
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