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[Report] U.S. Hospital Outcomes Vary Widely

Before you check into a hospital, it may be wise to check out the hospital's quality. That's because treatment outcomes at U.S. hospitals vary widely, depending on which state, city or individual hospital provides the care, a new report finds.

The report, HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study, found that patients have a 69 percent lower risk of dying at "5-star" hospitals compared with "1-star" institutions.
Via: Forbes
[PDF] The Ninth Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study

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