Study in England Reveals Wide Variations in Disease Diagnosis

Study in England Reveals Wide Variations in Disease Diagnosis

An alarming new study released in England showed that an early cancer diagnosis depends on where you live, meaning the level of care you have direct access too.  Some patients across the country were even shown to have an early diagnosis of the disease more than 4 times other patients. It also showed that insurance companies specifically have carried 25 times more scans for tumor detection. Why is this an issue? Let's explore.

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A Real Source of the Increasing Costs of Health Care

A Real Source of the Increasing Costs of Health Care

During the recent health care debate, the rising costs of health care were frequently discussed. Many theories exist as to what is driving these costs upwards, with common targets of blame being tests done for defensive medicine purposes, increased use of new imaging techniques, and the rising costs of prescription medication.

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