Study: Doctors Who Order More Tests Face Less Liability
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New research shows that doctors who ordered more tests on hospitalized patients faced lower risk of being sued. The study did not explore whether the extra tests improved care, but policymakers say the finding may drive physicians away from efforts to curb health care spending. (The Washington Post)
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