CHA Statement on Harmful Do No Harm Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2024

Contact: Richele Keas

A preliminary review of the data gathered by Do No Harm indicates they are irresponsibly presenting claims data without necessary clinical context. This harmful report makes dangerous assumptions that seek to disparage health care providers and the patients they treat. This report is not surprising given that Do No Harm is an organization that has been known to stigmatize minority and LGBTQ communities. Catholic hospitals and health care providers are committed to providing ethical, evidence-based medical care that recognizes and upholds the human dignity of each person. While there are certain procedures we do not perform based on our values and faith, we welcome every person who comes to us for care.

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The Catholic Health Association of the United States is the national leadership organization of the Catholic health ministry, representing the largest nonprofit provider of health care services in the nation.

• 1 in 7 patients in the U.S. is cared for in a Catholic hospital each day.
• Catholic health care, which includes more than 2,200 hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, systems, sponsors, and related organizations, serves the full continuum of health care across our nation.