More Hospitals Move to Confront Medical Errors Head On
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Prioritizing Patient Safety and Reducing Medical Errors
Tens of thousands of Americans are dying annually from medical errors, prompting a call for improved patient safety measures. The Biden administration is focusing on tracking medical errors to gather more data since current reporting is inadequate and inconsistent. By requiring hospitals to report errors, the goal is to catch problems early and prevent fatalities, addressing the issue of patient harm effectively.
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