Regional Difference in Procedures and Prices

Regional Difference in Procedures and Prices

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The video discusses the uneven diffusion of healthcare innovations, focusing on back surgery trends. Despite limited evidence of effectiveness, back surgery rates increased significantly in some regions. Factors such as physician preferences and regional variations influence these trends. The video explores strategies to address unnecessary surgeries, including providing unbiased patient information and auditing outlier physicians. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of reducing wasteful care and supporting the show through donations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the trend in back surgery rates from the early 1990s to 2006?

They remained stable.

They decreased significantly.

They were not tracked.

They increased significantly.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor is primarily associated with regional variations in back surgery rates?

Patient preferences

Insurance policies

Physician preferences

Hospital size

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region had the highest back surgery rate in 2014?

Miami, Florida

New England

Casper, Wyoming

The Bronx

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one explanation that was ruled out for the variation in back surgery rates?

Regional economic status

Physician beliefs

Patient health differences

Differences in surgeon payment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one proposed solution to reduce unnecessary back surgeries?

Reduce hospital funding

Increase surgeon salaries

Provide unbiased patient information

Limit access to surgery

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Walmart address the issue of unnecessary back surgeries?

By reducing employee healthcare benefits

By creating a network of high-quality spine centers

By offering free surgeries

By increasing insurance premiums

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge in healthcare according to the video?

Improving medical technology

Expanding hospital facilities

Increasing patient satisfaction

Reducing wasteful care