Since insurers pay more for patients with surgical complications, some hospitals could actually lose money by improving care, researchers said Tuesday.
Hospitals Profit From Surgical Errors, Study Finds
By DENISE GRADY, New York Times
Tue, 04/16/2013 - 1:08pm
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