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Bill Would Require Hospital-Related Infections Reporting

By Allison Dunne

Albany, NY – A bi-partisan effort is underway to require hospitals in New York State to report cases in which patients acquire hospital-related infections. The two lawmakers behind the bill will introduce the measure next week. Those speaking for hospitals in the state say the idea is a good one, but there are inherent problems in the bill. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne reports.