Patients for Patient Safety US

Patients for Patient Safety US

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PFPS US is a network of people and organizations aligned with the WHO and focused on making healthcare safe in the United States. Led by people who have experienced medical error, we are activated to advance the Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021-2030

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Dan Nguyen
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Gut punch of a story about an Amazon engineer who trusted ChatGPT-4o to manage and reduce her seizure med dosages. You'd hope someone who made it into a top engineering position would have known the limits of AI circa May 2024 www.nytimes.com/2026/10/27/w...

nytimes.comChatGPT’s Advice to Cut Her Seizure Drug Led to Devastating Consequences (Gift Article)The chatbot helped a woman taper off a lifesaving drug and hide the plan from her doctors, advice that came with devastating consequences.
Patients for Patient Safety US
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We're launching a letter-writing campaign in support of the Saving Lives and Reducing Health Care Waste by Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act (S. 4989 / H.R. 9696), introduced by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA),

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Reaching your Senators and Representative now matters. It raises awareness, educates elected officials and their staff, and builds momentum for reintroducing the Act in the new Congress next year, hopefully with more co-sponsors.

Patients for Patient Safety US
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We're launching a letter-writing campaign in support of the Saving Lives and Reducing Health Care Waste by Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act (S. 4989 / H.R. 9696), introduced by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA),

Patients for Patient Safety US
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The Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) was adopted by CMS in 2025. PSSM covers 5 best practices, and we're collecting stories to ensure these best practices are met. Learn more and send us your story here: www.pfps.us/guardians-pssm

pfps.usPatients For Patient Safety US | Guardians PSSMhe Guardians, a PFPS US patient workgroup, inspire every hospital to authentically adopt the CMS Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) and its attestations.
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Patients for Patient Safety US
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Congress established PTAC in 2015 to improve how the federal Medicare program pays physicians for the care they provide to Medicare beneficiaries. This independent advisory committee makes recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on physician payment models and related topics.

Patients for Patient Safety US
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Thrilled to see PFPS US Champion Rosie Bartel serving as Co-Chair of the IHI Forum!

IHI@ihi.org

After an infection changed her life forever, Rosie Bartel chose to share her story to advise and advocate for patients and their caregivers. Read her recent interview with IHI: go.ihi.org/4s9dRpC

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IHI
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AI is transforming healthcare, but are we building systems that truly make care safer, more equitable, and more human? Ahead of his keynote at IHI Forum 2026, Robert Wachter, MD, sat down with IHI for an in-depth conversation on AI in healthcare. Read the full interview: go.ihi.org/4yroeXn

Patients for Patient Safety US
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Patients for Patient Safety US (PFPS US) today announced the appointment of Dr. Charity S. Watkins and Vonda Vaden Bates to its Board of Directors. Both bring lived experience of diagnostic errors together with perspective on the role of bias as a contributor to avoidable harm in health care.

Patients for Patient Safety US
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Their appointments strengthen PFPS US leadership as it drives change, including expansion of research and measurement of diagnostic accuracy and timeliness, effective use of patient reported outcomes and experience measures, and a nationwide effort to harness the power of AI to prevent patient harm

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KFF
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While health insurance coverage helps, it doesn’t eliminate cost barriers for women. Our survey shows that many women with insurance are delaying care, skipping recommended tests, rationing medications, or cutting basic needs because of health care costs: https://on.kff.org/4y4XIn2

Patients for Patient Safety US
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We're thrilled to see PFPS US champion Rosie Bartel serving as a co-chair for the IHI Forum!

IHI@ihi.org

IHI is excited to announce our three Co-Chairs for the upcoming IHI Forum 2026 in Phoenix, AZ. Co-Chairs are respected healthcare leaders who bring diverse perspectives and help foster the connections that drive meaningful improvements in quality and safety. Learn more: go.ihi.org/Forum

Patients for Patient Safety US
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“Artificial intelligence is already reshaping care delivery and improving diagnosis,” says Sue Sheridan, CEO, Patients for Patient Safety, who serves as co-chair of the NAM initiative. aginginamerica.news/2026/09/15/p...

aginginamerica.newsPatient Safety in the Era of AI| Launching a New National Strategy | Shalini Kathuria Narang | The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) recently launched a national initiative, Patient Safety in the Era of AI, to harness the promi…
Patients for Patient Safety US
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Our board gathered patients from across the country to discuss diagnostic errors in medicine across populations with clinicians and govt agency leaders. We've been working on Project PIVOT for more than a year now to change outcomes!

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Patients for Patient Safety US
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The PSSM is a complement to patient safety outcome or process measures. Rather than focusing on specific clinical outcomes or quality improvement processes, the PSSM evaluates whether the foundational elements of a comprehensive patient safety program are in place.

Patients for Patient Safety US
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The PSSM best practices are grouped in 5 domains: Leadership Commitment to Eliminating Preventable Harm Strategic Planning and Organizational Policy Cultural Safety & Learning Health System Accountability & Transparency Patient & Family Engagement

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CIDRAP
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Repeat COVID infections tied to higher odds of new health conditions Adults who reported 2 or more infections had 76% higher odds of receiving a new medical diagnosis. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hleVmc

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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values
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Congrats @mtosterholm.bsky.social & @cidrap.bsky.social's Vaccine Integrity Project: 4 new papers reviewing COVID-19, flu & RSV vaccines. Findings show protection from severe illness, hospitalization & death. CIDRAP is a Consortium member center. Read the papers: www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-inte...

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Here’s what the evidence found on the flu, COVID-19 and RSV immunizations. ⬇️ There were no new safety concerns in comparative studies when examining currently recommended immunizations. Review the full reports, published in @jama.com: bit.ly/4x0nIhW

Patients for Patient Safety US
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Our World Patient Safety Day webinar is on September 17! The webinar event will also highlight emergent developments and solutions to longstanding patient safety challenges in the United States, followed by CMS commentary. Sign up here: www.pfps.us #wpsd #worldpatientsafetyday

pfps.usPatient For Patient Safety US | PFPS USPFPS US is a nonprofit patient-led organization advancing patient safety, reducing medical errors, improving diagnostic accuracy, and promoting safer healthcare in America.

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The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health
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Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of maternal mortality & long-term morbidity. But, pregnancy-related cardiovascular complications are under-recognised and variably managed. Read the Series on Cardiovascular Disease & Pregnancy: www.thelancet.com/series-do/ca... @thelancet.com #ESCcongress2026

thelancet.comCardiovascular disease and pregnancyCardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide and a major driver of long-term morbidity.

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Patient Safety Learning
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Harnessing the potential of AI to bring real benefits for patients - a blog by Jonathan Benger, Chief Executive of NICE, added to the hub. www.pslhub.org/learn/digita...

pslhub.orgNICE: Harnessing the potential of AI to bring real benefits for patients (5 August 2026)Summary Artificial intelligence has huge potential to improve health and care, but its use must be safe, effective and fair. In this blog, chief executive Jonathan Benger explains how NICE's new AI…

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Eric Topol
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On #LongCovid and profiling my colleague @julialmv.bsky.social @smithsonianmag.bsky.social www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/m...

smithsonianmag.comFor Many Americans, Covid Is Still a Chronic, Disabling Disease. These Scientists Are Working Tirelessly to Bring Them ReliefLong Covid saps the strength and vitality of patients, who have little recourse to fight it. A team of specialists—including an afflicted researcher working mostly from her bed—is looking for answers
Patients for Patient Safety US
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World Patient Safety Day is coming up on September 17! Sign up for our webinar: Confirmed speakers include Susan Brown Sheridan, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Leah Binder, President and CEO of the Leapfrog Group, @ihi.org's Senior Advisor, Patient Safety Patricia McGaffigan, (1/3)