Over 3,000 U.S. hospitals ranked for safety performance

A new report has ranked over 3,000 acute care hospitals in the U.S. based on their safety performance. The ratings, from A to F, assess hospitals on medical errors, accidents, and infections. Florida and Michigan have multiple hospitals receiving F grades. The report highlights that hospitals with lower grades have higher risks of preventable deaths. In contrast, states like Utah and Virginia have a high percentage of A-rated hospitals, indicating better patient safety practices. Despite some improvements in patient safety, significant disparities remain. Analysts noted that many hospitals are committed to enhancing safety, but preventable errors still lead to over 200,000 deaths annually in the U.S.