Parents Seek Answers After Student's Hospital Death

Why it matters locally: While the immediate event occurred out-of-state, the underlying issues regarding healthcare system accountability, medical error, and the financial motivations within healthcare are subjects of ongoing policy discussions and legislative efforts in California.

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A 21-year-old college student died in a hospital after receiving treatment for a broken ankle, according to a report by NBC News' Laura Jarrett. The report, part of the series "The Cost of Denial," detailed the student's death, which occurred after doctors administered pain medication. The student's parents have expressed concerns regarding the healthcare system. They attribute some responsibility to a focus on financial gain within the system, stating the system is "broken."