About 1 in 20 patients is a victim of preventable medical errors, and 12% of such cases result in permanent disability or death. Preventable harm results in about $9.3 billion in extra health care costs in the US. Reducing preventable harm could lead to better care and cost savings for health.

About 1 in 20 patients is a victim of preventable medical errors, and 12% of such cases result in permanent disability or death. Preventable harm results in about $9.3 billion in extra health care costs in the US. Reducing preventable harm could lead to better care and cost savings for health. submitted by /u/mvea
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