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The US incentivises blaming healthcare providers in order to recoup costs. I'm sure there are issues with substandard care, but I'm not sure the data can be fully trusted given that putting the blame on a healthcare provider in any way possible is often in the best interests of the patient.

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I would think that the healthcare industry is very good at avoiding blame and sweeping blameworthy incidents under the rug.

I expect the data can't be completely trusted in either direction.

Customer satisfaction is more trust-able.

The incentive for retaliation is simply customer unhappiness. Patients don't just sue doctors because doctors are sitting on a pile of money, people don't behave this way. Most People sue because they are pissed.

However if you caused someones death and don't want to go to jail... well that can be swept under the rug, people actually do behave this way.

> Customer satisfaction is more trust-able.

Dead men dont leave reviews

But the family does.

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