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Hospital Safety
A 1999 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report indicated that up to 98,000 people die each year in America's hospitals as a result of medical mistakes that are preventable. This statistic spurred employers and government organizations to look for ways to judge and compare the safety of hospitals.

To learn about hospital safety and the ratings of your local hospitals:



Last modified 02/01/07