Trump Administration Cuts Funding for Vital Patient Safety Network
Inside Medicine
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The Trump administration's decision to terminate funding for the Patient Safety Network (PSNet) has raised significant concerns among healthcare professionals regarding its impact on patient safety initiatives. PSNet, part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has been pivotal in reducing medical errors through research and information sharing. The funding cut followed HHS's announcement of workforce reductions and agency mergers, prompting critics to question the administration's commitment to enhancing federal health program research. Experts, including former PSNet co-editor Dr. Patrick Romano, noted that while the site will remain active, it will no longer be updated, leading to worries about the loss of a crucial resource for fostering transparency and learning in healthcare practices.
