Tidelands Health hospitals earn national recognitions for transparency
August 20, 2026
Both Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital have earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge.
The designation recognizes hospitals that voluntarily share comprehensive data on patient safety, quality and operational practices through The Leapfrog Group’s annual hospital survey. Hospitals receiving the badge submit and publicly report information across all applicable survey categories, helping patients make informed decisions about their care. 
“Patients and families deserve clear, reliable information when making health care decisions,” said Jay Hinesley, chief executive officer of Tidelands Health. “Earning the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge reflects our commitment to openness, accountability and continuous improvement as we work every day to provide safe, high-quality care for the people who depend on us.”
By participating in national reporting initiatives such as the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, Tidelands Health demonstrates its commitment to measuring performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and maintaining trust with the communities it serves.
“We applaud Tidelands Health 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, Tidelands Health is helping patients and families access meaningful information about the safety and quality of their care.”
About Tidelands Health
Tidelands Health, in collaboration with MUSC Health, is the region’s largest health care provider, serving the Carolinas at four hospitals and more than 70 outpatient locations. More than 2,500 employee, physician and volunteer partners work side by side with our communities to transform the health of our region – promoting wellness, preventing illness, encouraging recovery and restoring health.
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.
