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Healthcare Statistics
Millions are Dying from Medical Errors, Misdiagnosis, and Lack of Treatment
The healthcare system has not evolved to meet the need of patients. Transformation and innovation are essential in the healthcare system to better serve patients’ needs and improve their outcomes.
The statistics and facts below are just a glimpse at some of the downfalls of the healthcare system today. It’s time that we change the way healthcare is done today so that more people can live longer and healthier lives.
An estimated twelve million patients are misdiagnosed in America every year
U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs
3.6 million people do not get care annually due to limited transportation access
Merritt Hawkins
National Healthcare Expenditure was at $4.1 trillion in 2020
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
“The system of care is fragmented. Any tools that enable patients to manage their healthcare needs will be a game changer.”
Pascal's Chief Medical Information Officer
“It’s the system more than the individuals that are to blame. About 9.5% of all deaths stemmed from medical error.”
Dr. Makary, Johns Hopkins
40,000 to 80,000 deaths occur each year in U.S. hospitals related to misdiagnosis