Analysis

Increasing Rate Of Medical Mistakes & Misdiagnosis

January 30, 2024 1

Story at-a-glance: In the U.S., an estimated 795,000 people become permanently disabled or die every year due to misdiagnoses Overall, medical conditions are misdiagnosed about 11% of the time, but the likelihood of misdiagnosis varies […]

Analysis

Are Medical Mistakes Our Leading Cause of Death?

June 17, 2022 1

Story at-a-glance According to a 2011 Health Grades report, the incidence rate of medical harm occurring in the U.S. is estimated to be over 40,000 harmful and/or lethal errors daily In 2014 10.5% of American […]