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Maryland hospitals aren't reporting all errors and complications, experts say.

Cohn M. Baltimore Sun. July 26, 2014.

This news article reports weaknesses in a Maryland reporting program, including poor understanding about which errors should be reported and lack of regulations regarding disclosure. Limited public access to comprehensive incident reports and insufficient performance measurement hinder consumers' ability to select hospitals based on safety.

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