Patient Safety Group Quietly Dropped from Federal List
Published Date: 7/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The Informed Patient Safety Organization (IPSO) has been officially removed from the list of recognized Patient Safety Organizations because its listing expired on July 6, 2026. This change affects healthcare providers who rely on IPSO for confidential patient safety reporting. No money changes hands, but providers should check the updated list to know which organizations are currently active.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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IPSO Delisted; Providers Lose Listing
If you are a healthcare provider that used the Informed Patient Safety Organization (IPSO), PSO number P0252, it was removed from the official PSO list effective 12:00 Midnight ET on July 6, 2026. No money changes hands, but providers that relied on IPSO for confidential patient-safety reporting should check the AHRQ PSO directory to find currently listed organizations.
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