Risk management at the heart of the matter: Addressing acute coronary care

Every year, 540,000 patients enter a hospital for myocardial infarction. Of these, 4% to 13% will be misdiagnosed and 11%-25% of them may die as a result. Missed diagnoses are the most expensive claims against emergency department physicians and account for 20% of all losses paid by them. A sound risk management program can save lives and dollars by supporting the effective and safe treatment of patients requiring acute coronary care.