Choosing wisely--the politics and economics of labeling low-value services.

Morden, Nancy E; Colla, Carrie H; Sequist, Thomas D; Rosenthal, Meredith B · N Engl J Med · 2014

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Abstract

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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