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Using Machine Learning to Reduce the Need for Contrast Agents in Breast MRI through Synthetic Images
the health strategist research and strategy institute — for continuous transformationin value based health, care & tech Joaquim Cardoso MSc.Chief…
Nuclear Stress Tests could be replaced by a electrocardiogram or treadmill stress — with lower cost and no radiation exposure [in many cases]
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Nuclear stress tests are overused in the United States, exposing patients to dangerous levels of radiation,…
The Value of Less: Improving Patient Care by Reducing Unnecessary Procedures — A case study with 17.3% fewer tests and images. [abstract]
NEJM Catalyst Aaron George, DO and Maulik Joshi, DrPHOctober 19, 2022 Site Editor: Joaquim Cardoso MSc.health transformation institute (HTI) — in…
Is our healthcare system broken? [excerpt 1: Fragmented Care]
Harvard Health PublishingHarvard Medical SchoolBy Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty EditorJuly 13, 2021 Key messages by Joaquim…
Waste reduction lessons from the iodinated contrast shortage [an insights to manage the supply disruption]
This is a republication of the paper below, with the title above, highlighting the message in question. How…
Medical Costs and Clinical Value: Playing the Long Game @ ASCO Post
By M. Gregg Bloche, MD, JD; Neel U. Sukhatme, PhD, JD; And John L. Marshall, MDJuly 25, 2022…
Is our healthcare system broken?
Harvard Health PublishingHarvard Medical SchoolBy Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty EditorJuly 13, 2021 Key messages by Joaquim…
Cleveland Clinic’s virtual second opinion program saves $65 million annually
In about 28% of cases reviewed, there is a change in the diagnosis; in about 72%, a change…
100,000 older Americans got unnecessary surgeries during dangerous first year of COVID — 45k stents and 30k back surgery
Hospitals continued to perform these eight overused procedures in 2020, analysis of Medicare data shows Lown InstituteBY Aaron ToleosMay…
What have we learned after ten years of “Choosing Wisely” (Low Value Care Reduction)
Lown InstituteJudith GarberApril 18, 2022 The Choosing Wisely program was started in 2012 by the American Board of…