9 Oregon hospitals fined for 'avoidable' mistakes

Nine Oregon hospitals must pay federal fines for making "avoidable medical mistakes." The errors took place in the context of the Medicare program, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting, which reported Tuesday morning that 720 hospitals nationally were penalized. The mistakes include decisions that led to such conditions as bed sores or infections that patients contracted during hospital stays. Legacy Emanuel, Legacy Good Samaritan, Legacy Mount Hood and Providence St. Vincent received penalties,…
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