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Frequently Asked Questions about the Recognized Leader in Geriatric Surgery Program

For more in-depth responses to your frequently asked questions about the Recognized Leader in Geriatric Surgery program, watch these responses from Clifford Y. Ko, MD, MS, MSHS, FACS, Senior Vice President, Division of Research and Optimal Patient Care, American College of Surgeons, and Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.

About ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program

What is the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program?

Why should hospitals adopt the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program?

How does the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program benefit patients?

What is your goal for the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program?

What are some statistics that support the need for the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program?

About the Recognized Leader in Geriatric Surgery Program

Why did The Leapfrog Group develop the Recognized Leader program?

What standards must hospitals meet to earn Leapfrog’s Recognized Leader award?

Why should patients trust Leapfrog ratings?

How do Leapfrog ratings help patients find high-quality and safe care?