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(Bloomberg) — Patient safety at U.S. hospitals is hampered by inadequate teamwork and communication, as well as a negative culture, according to a study by insurer American International Group Inc.
More than half of hospital risk managers and 42% of executives surveyed by AIG say the top safety threat was tied to teamwork, communications or culture, according to a statement Friday from the New York-based insurer.
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