# Medical Errors * **Definition:** Mistakes made in the healthcare process that can lead to harm or injury to patients, often linked to factors such as physician burnout and high-stress environments. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Medical Errors ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Medical Errors**, for healthcare technology leaders * 1.9K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/28/2025 | [**Critical Role of Transitions of Care in Medicare Advantage Success - HIT Consultant**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/05/28/critical-role-of-transitions-of-care-in-medicare-advantage-success/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 4/8/2025 | [**The Future of Healthcare: How IT Will Revolutionize Medical Services in 2025 - Medium**](https://medium.com/@Quickway_Infosystems/the-future-of-healthcare-how-it-will-revolutionize-medical-services-in-2025-992357e41733) | [[Medium]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**University Hospitals to bring hybrid virtual care model to EDs**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/nursing/university-hospitals-to-bring-hybrid-virtual-care-model-to-eds/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/9/2025 | [**10 top threats to patient safety in 2025: ECRI**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/patient-safety-outcomes/10-top-threats-to-patient-safety-in-2025-ecri/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 3/5/2025 | [**CVS sells Medicare Shared Savings business to Wellvana - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cvs-sells-medicare-shared-savings-092224765.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**Global Healthcare Mobility Solutions Market to Exhibit Tremendous Growth at a CAGR of ~21y 2032 - DelveInsight**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/04/3036866/0/en/Global-Healthcare-Mobility-Solutions-Market-to-Exhibit-Tremendous-Growth-at-a-CAGR-of-21-by-2032-DelveInsight.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 3/2/2025 | [**From Data Chaos to Clinical Clarity: The CIO's Role in Healthcare Transformation - Medium**](https://medium.com/vanguard-industry-foresight/from-data-chaos-to-clinical-clarity-the-cios-role-in-healthcare-transformation-07ac46d11ece) | [[Medium]] | | 2/18/2025 | [**Clinical Data Analytics Market to Reach $614.7 Billion by 2034, Fueled by Surge in Chronic ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/clinical-data-analytics-market-reach-150900656.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/14/2025 | [**Engineering a Healthcare Analytics Center of Excellence (ACoE): A Strategic Framework for ...**](https://blogs.perficient.com/2025/02/14/engineering-a-healthcare-analytics-center-of-excellence-acoe-a-strategic-framework-for-innovation/) | [[Perficient Healthcare]] | | 1/24/2025 | [**Patient Safety and Risk Management Software Market Size to Hit USD 6.07 Billion by 2032 ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/patient-safety-risk-management-software-130500421.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/7/2025 | [**RFID Antennas Market Set for 9.3AGR Growth: Revolutionizing Supply Chain, Retail ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rfid-antennas-market-set-for-9-3-cagr-growth-revolutionizing-supply-chain-retail-and-healthcare--valuates-reports-302344752.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/27/2024 | [**Electronic Health Records Markets, 2035: - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241227699217/en/Electronic-Health-Records-Markets-2035---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/27/2024 | [**Electronic Health Records Markets, 2035: - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241227699217/en/Electronic-Health-Records-Markets-2035---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**AI Innovations in Healthcare Technology - by David Hirschfeld - Dec, 2024 - Medium**](https://medium.com/@dmhirschfeld/ai-innovations-in-healthcare-technology-6873f6cf1dfc) | [[Medium]] | | 10/26/2024 | [**Trends in the Global Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) Market: Forecast and Analysis (2024**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/trends-global-clinical-decision-support-systems-cdss-market-u7mcf) | [[Linkedin]] | | 10/18/2024 | [**Bridging Healthcare's Digital Divide: The Interoperability Imperative**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/10/18/bridging-healthcares-digital-divide-the-interoperability-imperative/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**Microsoft's AI Healthcare Push Aims to Boost Efficiency, Enhance Patient Care**](https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2024/microsofts-ai-healthcare-push-aims-to-boost-efficiency-enhance-patient-care/) | [[PYMTScom]] | | 10/8/2024 | [**Interoperability Challenges In Health Tech: The Gaps And Solutions - Forbes**](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2024/10/08/interoperability-challenges-in-health-tech-the-gaps-and-solutions/) | [[Forbes]] | | 10/1/2024 | [**Patient Safety Structural Measure Marks Progress Towards Safer and Compassionate Care**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/10/patient-safety-structural-measure-marks-progress-towards-safer-and-compassionate-care/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 9/13/2024 | [**Healthcare Quality Management Market 2024 - By End-User Analysis, Competitive ... - WhaTech**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/medical/880660-healthcare-quality-management-market-2024-by-end-user-analysis-competitive-landscape-and-industry-overview-2033.html) | whatech.com | | 8/12/2024 | [**Public Disclosure of Hospital Errors, CANDOR System Get Giant Boost From Medicare/Medicaid**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240812270302/en/Public-Disclosure-of-Hospital-Errors-CANDOR-System-Get-Giant-Boost-From-MedicareMedicaid/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 7/16/2024 | [**Healthcare Technology Management Market Size to Hit US$ 26.04 Billion By 2032, Increasing Prevalence of Chronic Diseases & Aging Global Population Drives Growth - SNS Insider**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/07/16/2914104/0/en/Healthcare-Technology-Management-Market-Size-to-Hit-US-26-04-Billion-By-2032-Increasing-Prevalence-of-Chronic-Diseases-Aging-Global-Population-Drives-Growth-SNS-Insider.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 7/11/2024 | [**How Generative AI Can Help Clinicians Interpret ABG Test Results**](https://healthtechmagazine.net/article/2024/07/how-generative-ai-can-help-clinicians-interpret-abg-test-results) | [[HealthTech Magazine]] | | 7/9/2024 | [**Healthcare Quality Management Market Size Worth US$ 10.22 Billion By 2032, Boosted by Raising Healthcare Expenditure Across the World - Research by SNS Insider**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/07/09/2910643/0/en/Healthcare-Quality-Management-Market-Size-Worth-US-10-22-Billion-By-2032-Boosted-by-Raising-Healthcare-Expenditure-Across-the-World-Research-by-SNS-Insider.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 6/6/2024 | [**Leveraging Technology For Patient Safety: The Role Of Knowledge Management In Healthcare**](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2024/06/06/leveraging-technology-for-patient-safety-the-role-of-knowledge-management-in-healthcare/) | [[Forbes]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)**: Identifies contaminated blood samples as a measure to reduce medical errors and improve patient safety. - **Dr. Jeremy Faust**: An emergency physician who discusses the implications of new medical graduates entering the healthcare system and the associated risks of medical errors. - **Dr. Brittany Barhite**: Emphasizes the importance of effective communication in healthcare to reduce medical errors. - **Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF)**: An organization focused on eliminating preventable medical errors through collaboration and innovation in patient safety. - **Dr. Steve Miff**: President and CEO of Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation, emphasizing the role of AI in preventing medical errors. - **Patient Safety Movement Foundation**: An organization advocating for patient safety and the elimination of preventable medical harm. - **Joe Kiani**: Founder of the Patient Safety Movement Foundation, aiming to eliminate preventable medical errors. - **Cerner Corporation**: A major player in health information technology, providing solutions to improve patient safety and reduce medical errors. - **Leapfrog Group**: An organization focused on improving healthcare quality and safety, particularly in reducing preventable medical errors. - **Epic Systems**: A leading provider of electronic health records (EHR) and clinical decision support systems (CDSS) aimed at reducing medical errors. - **Corti**: A company that has developed an AI platform providing real-time feedback to clinicians to reduce medical errors. - **Dr. Christine Tsien Silvers**: Health IT influencer advocating for systemic improvements in patient safety. - **MarinHealth Medical Center**: A healthcare facility recognized for its commitment to patient safety, receiving an 'A' grade from the Leapfrog Group. - **Dr. Michael Ramsay**: Expert emphasizing the importance of collaboration in achieving patient safety. - **Laerdal Medical**: Offers advanced simulation technology to enhance training outcomes and reduce medical errors. - **Dr. Sanaz Massoumi**: Advocates for a culture of safety within healthcare systems. - **Preverity, Inc.**: A Patient Safety Organization focused on enhancing patient safety through data analysis and reporting. - **King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC)**: A leading institution enhancing clinical training to reduce medical errors through simulation-based programs. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Cooper University Health Care**: Implemented a program to recognize staff reporting potential medical errors, fostering accountability. - **CANDOR Programs**: Supported by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to enhance patient safety through transparent disclosure of medical errors. - **World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit**: An annual event that brings together experts to discuss strategies for preventing medical errors and enhancing patient care. - **Doctors Medical Center and California Department of Public Health**: Collaborating to address issues related to the improper use of CRNAs in surgical procedures. - **AI and Legal Experts**: A collaborative effort to develop guidelines addressing medical liability for AI use in gastrointestinal endoscopy. - **Corti and healthcare providers**: Partnerships aimed at integrating AI feedback systems to enhance clinical decision-making and reduce errors. - **Preverity and Juice Analytics**: Collaborated to launch an AI-powered Patient Safety Report to improve patient safety insights. - **Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)**: Partnered with federal agencies and health systems to establish a national safety alliance aimed at reducing preventable harm. - **Patient Safety Leadership Association**: Encouraging attendees of the PSMF Summit to join and share challenges and solutions in patient safety. - **Ministry of Health in Spain and Wolters Kluwer**: Renewed agreement for UpToDate to promote equity in healthcare and reduce variability in patient care. - **Intelliguard and Codonics**: Strategic partnership to integrate RFID-enabled medication management solutions with Safe Label System to reduce medication errors. - **MarinHealth and UCSF Health**: A partnership aimed at enhancing service capabilities and improving patient care. - **Tandem Health and NHS**: Collaboration to implement AI technology that enhances clinical documentation and reduces administrative burdens on healthcare providers. - **OpusVi and Laerdal Medical**: Formed a partnership to enhance simulation training and competency validation in healthcare, addressing nurse retention and patient safety. - **Global Interprofessional Patient Safety Fellowship**: A collaborative initiative showcasing leaders in patient safety from various countries and disciplines. - **Prime Healthcare and Ascension Illinois**: An acquisition that expands Prime Healthcare's mission and commitment to patient safety. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Presurgical Checklists**: Shown to reduce medical errors by approximately 30%, endorsed by major healthcare organizations. - **Error Disclosure Policies**: The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated guidelines requiring pediatricians to disclose medical errors to families, promoting transparency and accountability. - **Electronic Health Records (EHRs)**: Initially aimed to reduce medical errors but have introduced new risks, highlighting the need for improved interoperability. - **Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade**: Evaluates hospitals on their ability to prevent medical errors, providing transparency and accountability. - **AI in Healthcare**: AI technologies are being integrated to improve patient safety and reduce preventable medical errors. - **Big Data Analytics**: Utilization of big data to enhance diagnostics and reduce medical errors through predictive analytics. - **EHR Adoption**: Approximately 75% of US hospitals utilize EHR systems, enhancing care coordination and reducing medical errors. - **Telehealth Services**: Increasing demand for telehealth is driving innovations in healthcare delivery and reducing medical errors. - **Diagnostic Stewardship**: Emphasizes the importance of appropriate clinical laboratory tests to reduce medical errors and optimize patient care. - **Patient Safety Initiatives**: Efforts to foster a culture of safety within healthcare systems, emphasizing transparency and collaboration among patients and providers. - **EHR Systems**: Electronic health records are intended to improve care quality and reduce errors, but their implementation has led to increased administrative burdens. - **E-Prescribing Systems**: Transform medication management and operational efficiency, particularly in preventing medication errors. - **AI Medical Scribes**: Technologies like Tandem Health's AI medical scribe are being adopted to automate clinical documentation, thereby reducing the risk of medical errors and improving patient safety. - **Patient Safety Structural Measure**: A new rule by CMS requiring hospitals to report on patient safety measures, aimed at embedding safety protocols nationwide. - **AI and Machine Learning Integration**: The integration of AI in EHRs is expected to improve patient outcomes and reduce medical errors. - **Electronic Health Records (EHR)**: EHR technology enhances care coordination, clinical decision-making, and reduces medical errors by consolidating patient records. - **#SAFE50 Initiative**: A proposal for nursing students to engage in virtual simulations to enhance clinical judgment and reduce medication errors. - **Real-Time Feedback Systems**: Corti's platform provides live feedback to clinicians, which is believed to significantly decrease medical errors and enhance patient care. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Medical Errors**: Despite advancements in technology, high rates of complications and medical errors persist, particularly in surgical settings. - **Medical Errors Statistics**: Medical errors rank as the third leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting one in four hospitalized patients. - **Medical Errors as a Leading Cause of Death**: Medical errors are identified as the third leading cause of death in the U.S., highlighting the urgent need for reform and improved safety measures. - **Medication Errors**: Affect at least 1.5 million people annually, highlighting the need for improved safety measures in drug administration. - **Data Errors**: Hospitals face significant challenges due to data errors, which can lead to costly inefficiencies and medical errors. - **Underreporting of Errors**: Medical errors in pediatrics are frequently underreported, particularly in outpatient settings, due to inconsistent standards and fear of repercussions. - **Communication Inefficiencies**: Poor communication practices in hospitals lead to significant financial losses and increased risk of medical errors. - **Interoperability Issues**: The lack of seamless information exchange between different healthcare systems, leading to potential medical errors. - **Legal Accountability for Medical Errors**: Recent rulings hold hospitals accountable for errors made by independent contractors, emphasizing the need for accountability in patient care. - **Burnout Among Healthcare Workers**: High levels of stress and fatigue among healthcare providers contribute to increased medical errors. - **AI Integration Risks**: Concerns about the hasty adoption of AI without proper testing, which could lead to serious medical errors. - **Patient Trust**: The prevalence of medical harm has eroded patient trust in healthcare systems, necessitating a framework to eliminate preventable harm. - **Fear of Repercussions**: Healthcare professionals often hesitate to disclose errors due to fear of consequences, which can hinder transparency and improvement in patient safety. - **Resistance to Change**: Healthcare providers may be hesitant to adopt new technologies and practices that could reduce medical errors. - **Nurse Retention**: High turnover rates among nurses contribute to increased medical errors, necessitating improved training and support. - **EHR Limitations**: EHR systems have been criticized for contributing to clinician burnout and not effectively reducing medical errors as intended. - **Cybersecurity Risks**: Cyberattacks on healthcare systems, such as the Ascension ransomware attack, have led to significant lapses in patient care and increased medication errors. - **Clinician Burnout**: Over 50% of physicians report experiencing burnout, which is linked to increased medical errors and decreased patient care quality. ## Related Topics [[Medication Errors]]; [[Malpractice Risks]]