Public Health
Unnecessary Tests and Treatment Explain Why Health Care Costs So Much
The practice is wasting billions of dollars a year, and patients and taxpayers are footing the bill
Stories by Marshall Allen
Health
How Many Die from Medical Mistakes in U.S. Hospitals?
An updated estimate says it could be at least 210,000 patients a year, more than twice the number in a frequently quoted Institute of Medicine report
Health
Could the Supreme Court's Health Care Ruling Kill Patient Safety Reforms?
Some experts are concerned about the potential loss of these reforms, including more reporting of hospital mistakes and incentives for providers to improve care
