A study and commentary in a Nov issue of JAMA revealed that stress testing after coronary bypass grafting was often done despite the fact it is not recommended for patients who have no symptoms. The authors pointed out that the ordering of these tests appeared to be related to those who got paid for performing or interpreting the test.
COMMENT: This is yet another example of unnecessary testing due to greed. An editorialist correctly points out that in many of these cases, financial incentives affect the quality of care.
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Sat, February 11, 2012
by Larry Altshuler, M.D.
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