Measuring Overuse With Electronic Health Records Data
Electronic health records data can accurately quantify overuse of clinical services and the risk factors that may trigger low-value testing and screening.
Physician Perceptions of Choosing Wisely and Drivers of Overuse
The authors surveyed physicians regarding “Choosing Wisely” and hypothesized drivers of overuse, finding high reported prevalence of hypothesized drivers of overuse and widespread support for cost-consciousness.
Physician Response to Patient Request for Unnecessary Care
Many primary care physicians in the United States reported providing unnecessary medical care in response to patient requests; several factors predicted this behavior.