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9 Military Hospitals Receive Highest Leapfrog Grade for Safe, High-Quality Care
Defense Health Agency is the first federal health system to participate in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade program—receiving an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for nine military hospitals and clinics.
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