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News Release: Reported adverse health events see slight increase in 2024, smaller than previous years

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Reported adverse health events see slight increase in 2024, smaller than previous years

The latest adverse health events data issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) showed the smallest increase in preventable errors since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

After recording unprecedented increases that saw the number of annually reported adverse health events jump more than 66% from pre-pandemic levels between 2020 and 2023, Minnesota hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers reported a total of 624 events in 2024, up 14 from 2023. It is the smallest increase in preventable errors since adverse events fell between 2018 and 2019.

Total reported adverse health events 2015-2024

chart showing Total Reported Adverse Health Events 2015-2024

 "We are glad to see the rate of increase in the number of adverse health events beginning to slow," said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Brooke Cunningham. "Thankfully, these types of patient harms continue to be rare when viewed against overall volume. However, we believe many, if not most, of these events are preventable and we are committed to working with providers through education and analysis to advocate for patient safety."

MDH's adverse health events data report includes records collected from health care providers from Oct. 7, 2023, to Oct. 6, 2024. In addition to the modest rise in total adverse health events, the data also revealed that preventable errors that resulted in severe injury or death remained steady at 238. It is the same total recorded in 2023; however, there were two fewer deaths (14). This marked a second straight year with a decline in deaths, which peaked at 21 in 2022.

Number of reported severe injury adverse health events 2015-2024

chart showing Number of Reported Severe Injury Adverse Health Events 2015-2024

A portion of Minnesota's adverse health events in 2024 can be attributed to the elevated level in the length of patient hospital stays Minnesota continues to experience, which increase the risk of experiencing an adverse health event, and a rise in the number of surgeries performed. The high level of lengths of stay can stem from things like increased patient complexity due to delayed care, Minnesota's aging population, systemic issues with discharge delays and limited bed availability at the next level of care due to continued workforce challenges. Minnesota also reported an 8.5% jump in the number of surgeries performed in 2024, with procedures rising to 621,205 from 572,031, which may have impacted the rise in the number of wrong body part and wrong procedure errors.

As with previous adverse event data reports produced by MDH, pressure ulcers and falls were the most common events reported and were reported in similar numbers to 2023. The leading areas of improvement came from a decline in biological specimen errors, which recorded its first decrease since 2020, and a 44% reduction in medication errors.

Number of reported adverse health events by category in 2024

chart showing Number of reported adverse health events by category in 2024

"This report reflects meaningful progress in areas where hospitals have focused on improvement, even as we deliver care in an increasingly complex environment," said Dr. Rahul Koranne, president and CEO of the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA). "That progress is all the more remarkable with Minnesota hospitals delivering care across more than six million patient days last year. Minnesota hospitals provide world-class care wherever and whenever patients need it, and we will continue to be unrelenting in our effort to improve."

Minnesota's mandatory adverse health event reporting system requires hospitals, licensed ambulatory surgical centers and community behavioral health hospitals to report whenever an adverse health event occurs and to conduct a root cause analysis to identify the causes and contributing factors that led to the event. The system includes 29 often preventable errors that could lead to serious injury or death. The goal of the system is to balance quality improvement with accountability and transparency, while developing opportunities for providers to learn from each other about how to prevent adverse health events.

MDH is continuing its work to address both hospital-specific and systemic issues that impact safety. In the upcoming year, MDH will continue focused work with facilities on implementing best practices around surgical events, strategies for reducing pressure ulcers and falls, and consulting with experts to update the Perinatal Roadmap in 2026. MHA will also host a two-day, in-person conference for hospital and health systems to share and learn about best practices related to quality, safety and reliability.

In 2026, MDH will begin to align adverse health event reporting years with calendar years. As a result, the next report will include data from Oct. 7, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2025, and have roughly 15 months of data rather than 12. Beginning with data for calendar year 2026, which will be reported in 2027, all adverse event reporting cycles will be from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 of the same year.

More information, including publications and annual reports, is available on the Minnesota Adverse Events Reporting System website.

-MDH-

Media inquiries:
Garry Bowman  
MDH Communications
651-529-5164
garry.bowman@state.mn.us 


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GAIN Reports from June 23, 2025

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The following GAIN reports were released on June 23, 2025.

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Brazil: Assessment of Soy China Initiative in Brazil

Brazil and the People's Republic of China (PRC) are in the initial stages of potentially developing a dedicated soybean supply chain tailored to meet Chinese sustainability and quality standards. Inspired by the successful Boi China beef model, this production line could boost Brazilian soybean market dominance while directly challenging U.S. exports.

 

Egypt: Food Processing Ingredients Annual

Despite recent economic headwinds, Egypt's food ingredient market is experiencing modest growth driven by increasing demand for processed and packaged foods. The Egyptian government is actively trying to attract investment in the food manufacturing sector, promoting Egypt's geographical advantage and proximity to Europe, Africa, and Gulf countries. Egyptian consumers are increasingly in search of foods that are both healthy and affordable. Best prospects for U.S. product exports to Egypt's food processing sector include dairy products, especially milk powder, tree nuts, bakery ingredients, spices, and food preparations, among others.

 

Ghana: Meeting Up with US Meats in Coastal West Africa - Spectacular USMEF's Africa Trade Mission - Accra 2025

FAS Accra, Abidjan (Post) and the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) welcomed 51 African buying companies from 12 African countries and 13 USMEF members to Accra, Ghana. Post estimates the USMEF Africa Regional Agricultural Trade Mission (ATM) - Accra 2025, to result in $6-$8 million in new sales of U.S. meat and meat products (including variety meats) over the next 6-12 months. This USMEF Africa Regional ATM, represents a win for the U.S. meat export industry.

 

Honduras: Exporter Guide Annual

In 2024, U.S. exports of agricultural and related products to Honduras totaled $1.3 billion, representing a 38.2 percent share of the market and a 1.3 percent increase over the previous year. Consumer-oriented exports rose by $58.8 million and bulk products by $17.3 million, while intermediate product exports declined by $59.9 million. Key drivers of export value included in-husk rice, pork, and orange juice. The United States maintained a strong agricultural trade surplus with Honduras, totaling $207 million. In 2024, Honduras's GDP totaled $36.7 billion, making it the third-largest economy in Central America and the 101st-largest in the world.

 

Hong Kong: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

Hong Kong does not have any certification changes for food imports since the last report submitted in July 2024. This report lists the certificates required by the Hong Kong government (HKG) for U.S. agricultural and food exports to Hong Kong. Certificate samples are included in the appendix.

 

Mexico: Grain and Feed Update

Stronger local white corn prices and rising demand for rice and sorghum are expected to drive increased production in marketing year 2025/2026. In contrast, wheat production is projected to decline due to prolonged drought and weaker price expectations. Increased corn production and greater use of yellow corn stocks are expected to reduce corn imports. Imports of wheat, rice, and sorghum are forecast to rise as domestic production remains insufficient to meet growing consumption.

 

Morocco: Grain and Feed Update

Morocco's wheat and barley for MY2025/26 was significantly supported by late rainfall during March-April, alleviating the adverse effects of earlier drought conditions. The Ministry of Agriculture forecasts total wheat and barley production at 4.4 MMT, an increase of 40 percent compared to previous year's 3.1 MMT. Despite this improvement, production levels remain below the country's historical average. The government of Morocco continues to support wheat imports with no import duties announced for this harvest season.

 

Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority Adopts Revised Definitions and Conversion Rates for Carcass and Offal of Livestock and Poultry Animals

On June 10, 2025, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) announced the revised definitions and conversion rates for carcass and offal of selected livestock and poultry animals. These revisions will be applied to compute the country's meat supply as part of the PSA's Supply Utilization Accounts. Most of the conversion rates were revised upward. The PSA stated that other government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector may use these updated rates in their work.

 

Taiwan: Taiwan Seafood Market 2025

With a 1,566-kilometer coastline and a seafood-loving population, Taiwan maintains one of the world's highest per capita seafood consumption rates—50 percent above the global average. Despite being a traditional seafood exporter, Taiwan is reliant on imports to meet its rising demand, especially for premium species and shrimp. In 2024, the United States ranked as Taiwan's 17th largest seafood supplier, exporting nearly US$30 million in products.

 

 

For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/.


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