January 22, 2014

Choosing Wisely — The Politics and Economics of Labeling Low-Value Services

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Interview with Dr. Nancy Morden on the Choosing Wisely campaign and the pathway to reducing use of low-value services. (10:44)Download More than 40 medical specialties have identified “Choosing Wisely” lists of five overused or low-value services. But these services vary widely in potential impact on care and spending, and specialty societies often name other specialties' services as low value.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a200502d4e6d3589704cf19 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmp1314965

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