Healthcare system apologizes after over 500 living patients told they were dead via mail: 'Pretty upsetting'

MaineHealth has issued an apology after a significant error led to 521 living patients receiving death notifications in the mail due to a computer malfunction. This incident, which occurred on October 20, has understandably upset many individuals who were mistakenly informed of their own deaths. The healthcare system is now sending out apology letters to all affected patients, highlighting the importance of accurate communication in healthcare.