Symplr PSO Says Goodbye: Healthcare Safety Network Gets the Boot
Published Date: 4/27/2026
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Summary
symplr PSO has decided to give up its status as a Patient Safety Organization, and the government officially removed it from the list on April 8, 2026. This change affects healthcare providers who used symplr PSO for patient safety reporting, meaning they'll need to find another PSO to work with. No money changes hands, but the delisting is official and final as of that date.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
symplr PSO Delisted; Providers Must Switch
symplr PSO (PSO number P0262) voluntarily gave up its Patient Safety Organization status and was removed from the official PSO list effective 12:00 Midnight ET (2400) on April 8, 2026. If you are a healthcare provider that reported patient-safety information to symplr PSO, you will need to find another listed PSO to work with to continue protected reporting. No money changes hands as part of this delisting.
AHRQ PSO Directories Updated Weekly
AHRQ maintains online directories of listed and delisted Patient Safety Organizations that are reviewed weekly and can be accessed at https://www.pso.ahrq.gov/listed. Healthcare providers seeking a replacement for symplr PSO can consult that directory to find other listed PSOs.
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