NATCHITOCHES, La. (August 3, 2026) – Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) 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.
“At NRMC, transparency is an important part of earning and maintaining the trust of the patients, families, and communities we serve,” said Kirk Soileau, President and Chief Executive Officer of NRMC. “Completing the Leapfrog Hospital Survey reflects our continued commitment to openly sharing information, evaluating our performance, and pursuing meaningful improvements in patient safety and quality.”
NRMC is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care across a broad range of services. Through ongoing quality improvement efforts, collaboration among clinical and support teams, and the use of nationally recognized measures, the organization continues to strengthen care delivery and promote a culture of safety throughout the health system.
The hospital’s participation in the Leapfrog Hospital Survey gives patients and families access to information that can help them better understand hospital performance and make informed health care decisions. It also provides NRMC with additional benchmarks to support continuous improvement and accountability.
“We applaud Natchitoches Regional 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, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center is helping patients and families access meaningful information about the safety and quality of their care.”
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 Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, visit http://www.nrmchospital.org.
About Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
One of the largest rural health systems in Louisiana, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center provides access to care for more than 100,000 patients in the 5-parish region. The 216-bed healthcare system has over 1,000 Associates and more than 100 active and consulting physicians on its medical staff. The system is comprised of the 96-bed acute care facility and is home to the NRMC EMS services and training center; NRMC Cancer Center with medical oncology, hematology, and radiation oncology; a nationally acclaimed award-winning Wound Center; NSU Sports Medicine; Breast Center; Behavioral Health Services in partnership with Compass Health; Ambulatory Treatment Center; the Courtyard of Natchitoches, a skilled long-term care facility; Pain Institute; retail pharmacy; Sleep Center; NRMC Imaging Center; and the NRMC network of clinics including Regional Cardiology; OB/GYN Associates; Walk-in and Primary Care; Pulmonology Associates; Urology Associates; Orthopedic Associates; General Surgery Associates; Medicine Associates; and North Natchitoches Medical Clinic. The NRMC Foundation helps support the hospital’s mission through its generous donors and signature events, including The Great Gatsby Experience, golf tournament, and Steel Magnolia Run.
About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is an independent national nonprofit organization driving a movement for patient safety and transparency. Leapfrog collects, analyzes, and publicly reports data on hospital and ambulatory surgery center performance to help patients, purchasers, and other stakeholders make informed health care decisions. Leapfrog’s flagship initiatives include the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a biannual letter grade focused exclusively on hospital safety, and the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, a voluntary survey that publicly reports hospital performance on patient safety and quality measures. Leapfrog’s ratings and reports are peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. For more from Leapfrog, follow the organization on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram or sign up for its newsletter.
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