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Healthcare could have less unnecessary medical procedures that possibly cause harm and cost billions

By Hicbd
Sun Aug 15 2021 11:58 am

"A growing number of patients and doctors are concerned about overtreatment, which is rampant across the health care system..From duplicate blood tests to unnecessary knee replacements, millions of patients are being bombarded with screenings, scans and treatments that offer little or no benefit. Unnecessary medical services cost the health care system at least $210 billion a year."

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https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/how-unnecessary-tests-scans-procedures-and-surgeries-are-affecting-your-patients
https://www.propublica.org/article/unnecessary-medical-care-is-more-common-than-you-think
https://www.cmaj.ca/content/189/16/E620

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Healthcare U.S. Healthcare Medical / Health Research Medical Malpractice Medical Training / Schools Canada

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