In Twist, Misdiagnosis Victim RFK Jr. Cuts Agency Fighting Misdiagnoses
The agency charged with fighting the kind of medical misdiagnosis that put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the brink of unnecessary brain surgery seems set for elimination.
At Little-Known Health Agency, DOGE Ends Dream “To Make A Difference”
When DOGE slashes jobs at agencies like AHRQ and low-profile jobs like the patient safety work of Heather Sherman, it endangers the health of the American public.
Study Pits Trained Patients’ View Of Outcome Success Vs. Doctors
An unusual study trained two patients to review doctors’ progress notes about a common orthopedic injury and then pitted their judgment of success against the doctors’.
NYU Langone Super Bowl Ad Claimed “We’re #1,” But Where’s Scorecard?
It read: “2024 Vizient Quality and Accountability Ranking. Ranked #1 out of 115 participating comprehensive academic medical centers.”
Thinking About Protecting Patients After A Different Kind Of Tragedy
As we think about an aviation tragedy, we’re also reminded of health care system problems that lead to loss of life.
It’s Money That Changes Everything (Or Doesn’t) For Surgeons
When it comes to financial incentives for surgeons, new studies suggest that “How much money?” and “What do I have to do?” are the keys to unlocking monetary motivation.
“Feed The Hungry” Goes From Ethical Injunction To Bottom-Line Benefit
Some Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans are paying for medically tailored meals and other dietary interventions believing “food as medicine” will reduce future costs.
High Safety Mark At Hospital That Treated Trump Should Be Minimum For All
The hospital where Donald Trump was rushed after an assassination attempt scores high on patient safety, but having that consistency nationwide should be a policy choice.
Medical Journal Webinar Shows Ambivalence On AI, Patient Partnership
A webinar on artificial intelligence organized by NEJM AI presented a fascinating snapshot of ambivalence about the radica…
A Possible Turning Point In The Power Of The Patient Voice In Policy
This began to feel like a turning point in the power of the patient voice in federal health policy related to patient safety, medical AI and patient empowerment.