San Diego-Area Hospitals Fined for Lapses in Care
On Friday, the Department of Public Health announced $25,000 fines against four San Diego-area hospitals for patient care violations under a 2007 law aimed at boosting public pressure on hospitals to improve quality. At least 36 other hospitals have been fined under the law.
- "4 Hospitals Penalized for Serious Mistakes" (Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8/16).