The economics of health care quality and medical errors.

Charles Andel; Stephen L. Davidow; Mark Hollander; David A. Moreno

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The economics of health care quality and medical errors.

November 14, 2012

Andel C, Davidow SL, Hollander M, et al. J Health Care Finance. 2012;39(1):39-50.

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Discussing the financial impact of medical errors, this commentary describes four hospitals' efforts to reduce costs and improve health care quality.

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