Hospital Watchdog investigates serious patient injuries, unexpected deaths, unsafe discharges, serious medical errors, and failures of hospital oversight.
If you know about a case that you believe deserves public attention, we invite you to tell us about it.
You may be:
We are particularly interested in cases involving:
To submit a case for consideration, please complete the brief fillable form below.
Hospital Watchdog reviews every submission. Within 15 days, we will contact you to let you know whether we have decided to investigate the case, need additional information, or we are unable to pursue it.
Submitting a case does not guarantee that we will investigate or publish it. We consider the seriousness of the harm, the strength of the available evidence, the case’s broader patient-safety significance, and our available reporting resources.
Hospital Watchdog does not accept payment for news coverage. Purchasing a listing in our attorney directory does not guarantee coverage or influence our reporting.
If we decide to report a case, we independently examine court filings, government reports, medical records, interviews, and other reliable sources. We may also seek responses from the hospital, healthcare providers, and other parties involved.
Please do not submit Social Security numbers, dates of birth, medical record numbers, financial account information, passwords, or other unnecessary sensitive information.
Submitting information does not give Hospital Watchdog permission to publish your name, personal account, photographs, medical records, or other nonpublic information. We will obtain your permission before identifying you or publishing nonpublic information you provide.
Hospital Watchdog does not provide legal or medical advice. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. If a legal filing deadline may apply, we suggest that you consult a qualified attorney promptly.
