Data analysis reveals common errors that prevent patients from getting timely, accurate diagnoses

At least 1 in 20 US adults experiences a diagnostic error each year, according to a 2017 study. Another study estimated that 795,000 Americans experience permanent disability or death each year due...

Global healthcare patient safety nonprofit expands footprint in Canada

ECRI, an independent nonprofit organization improving the quality and safety of healthcare, has expanded operations in Canada, building on its 20-year history partnering with healthcare leaders in ...

ECRI Supports CMS Patient Safety Structural Measure

Statement from ECRI President and CEO Dr. Marcus Schabacker   On behalf of ECRI, I would like to applaud the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for approving the new Patient Safety S...

Two ECRI Medical Device Experts Honored In TechNation’s 40 Under 40 List

ECRI has been evaluating the safety and effectiveness of medical devices and health technology longer than the FDA. The patient safety nonprofit operates the only independent medical device testing...

Home as a Healthcare Hub: ECRI Recommends FDA Prioritize Patient Safety

Recognizing that the home environment is an integral – although overlooked – component of the healthcare system, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced its Home as a Healthc...

ECRI Provides Feedback on Proposed Medical Supply Tariffs

ECRI submitted comments in response to the US Trade Representative (USTR)’s solicitation for input on proposed tariffs affecting $18 billion worth of goods manufactured in China, including medical ...

AI-powered analytics and insights bring transparency to primary hip and knee orthopedic surgery costs

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — ECRI, one of the foremost independent healthcare and patient safety nonprofits, launched a new AI-powered tool – SurgiSmartIQ – that equips healthcare providers with unpreced...

Harnessing AI for Better Health: Managing Risks to Maximize Benefits

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare. The potential to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and minimize healthcare inequities is immense; but so too is the potential for ...

ECRI names Clinica Imbanaco winner of the 2024 Health Technology Excellence Award

ECRI, a global independent healthcare and patient safety nonprofit, names Clinica Imbanaco the winner of its 2024 Health Technology Excellence Award. ECRI’s annual award honors a member facility f...