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1. Not Medical Advice
SafeHospitals USA is an independent digital resource that publishes hospital quality data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). All content on this website — including hospital safety scores, grades, articles, guides, and comparisons — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.
Nothing on this website constitutes, or should be construed as, medical advice, medical diagnosis, medical treatment, or a recommendation to seek or avoid any specific hospital, physician, procedure, or course of treatment. The information on this site does not create a doctor-patient relationship, a hospital-patient relationship, or any other professional relationship between SafeHospitals USA and any visitor.
2. No Guarantee of Accuracy or Completeness
Hospital safety scores and quality data published on this site are derived from the annual CMS Hospital Compare public dataset. While we make reasonable efforts to process and present this data accurately, we make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any information on this site.
Hospital conditions, accreditation status, performance scores, staffing, and ownership can change at any time. CMS data reflects a specific reporting period and may not reflect a hospital's current performance. Always verify current information directly with the hospital or your healthcare provider before making any medical decision.
3. Not a Substitute for Professional Medical Advice
Always seek the advice of a licensed physician, specialist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, procedure, or treatment. Never disregard, delay, or avoid seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of stroke, severe injury, or any other urgent medical situation, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest emergency room.
4. Hospital Safety Scores Are Population-Level Statistics
Safety scores on this site are based on population-level outcome data collected from thousands of patient encounters at each hospital. A high safety score does not guarantee a positive outcome for any individual patient. A lower safety score does not mean a facility is unsafe or that you will experience a negative outcome. These scores reflect statistical tendencies across large patient populations, not predictions about individual cases.
5. No Endorsement of Any Hospital or Provider
The inclusion of any hospital in our database does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or certification of that hospital. The ranking or scoring of hospitals does not constitute a professional recommendation that you use or avoid any particular facility. Patients should consult their own physicians and insurance providers when making healthcare decisions.
6. Advertising Disclosure
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7. External Links
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8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SafeHospitals USA, its owners, editors, researchers, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or reliance on, any content on this website. This includes, without limitation, any errors or omissions in the content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content on this site.
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10. Contact
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