ECRI's 2026 Patient Safety Report Puts $20 Billion Adverse Event Cost on Health System Agendas
SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 14, 2026 - ECRI, the independent nonprofit that is the only U.S. organization holding dual designation as both an Evidence-based Practice Center and a Patient Safety Organization, has published its Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2026, making the report available for immediate download to healthcare executives, safety officers, and clinical decision-makers. The release arrives as the organization's own cited data underscores the scale of the systemic challenge: one in four patients experiences an adverse event during inpatient care, and preventable harm costs U.S. healthcare organizations an estimated $20 billion each year. ECRI works with approximately two out of three U.S. healthcare providers, giving its annual safety priorities report broad operational reach across the sector.