Talking Points: Health risks, Forrest Gump and a lost bird

Published April 22, 2013 4:00am ET



What are the top threats to patient safety in hospitals?

If you think it is treatment-resistant infections you’d be wrong. According to a new study by the insurer American International Group Inc. they are poor communications, inadequate teamwork and a negative culture. The conclusion is based on a phone survey of 250 U.S. hospital executives and 100 risk managers done as part of AIG’s effort to help improve patient safety and lower costs.

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