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Disclosure of medical mistakes is sought

State legislator wants hospitals to forfeit fees

By Liz Kowalczyk
Globe Staff / November 5, 2005

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A leading Massachusetts lawmaker wants hospitals to disclose publicly when they commit serious mistakes and to forfeit payments for the care of victims of these errors, part of a broad push in the Legislature and from the governor's office for less secrecy in healthcare. (Full article: 1149 words)

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