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Elizabeth Warren: So until we get to a point where the CEO of the hospital is lying awake at night worrying about patient safety, I don't…

On the recordJuly 16, 2014
So until we get to a point where the CEO of the hospital is lying awake at night worrying about patient safety, I don't think we're going to really, meaningfully move the needle beyond these few leading organizations that are going to do it no matter what incentives we put in place.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren emphasizes the need for hospital CEOs to prioritize patient safety over financial concerns.

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