REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT A Transformational Effort on Patient Safety

Summary

The United States faces an urgent national public health challenge in patient safety, with a high incidence of preventable adverse events in hospitals, particularly affecting Medicare patients and historically marginalized groups. The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) recommends a nationwide transformational initiative, led by strong federal leadership, to implement evidence-based solutions and harness advances in computing technologies to drastically improve patient safety. This effort is currently in the planning stage, with recommendations presented to the President.

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