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More cuts in resident hours could be costly
American Medical News , 06/02/09

Landers SJ - Additional restrictions on medical residents' work hours could cost teaching hospitals about $1.6 billion each year. Institute of Medicine report that were intended to further reduce fatigue-related medical errors and enhance the learning environment for residents. Among the recommendations were five-hour naps during extended shifts and 16-hour limits for shifts without naps.

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