What was the trend in back surgery rates from the early 1990s to 2006?
Regional Difference in Procedures and Prices

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They remained stable.
They decreased significantly.
They were not tracked.
They increased significantly.
2.
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What factor is primarily associated with regional variations in back surgery rates?
Patient preferences
Insurance policies
Physician preferences
Hospital size
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Which region had the highest back surgery rate in 2014?
Miami, Florida
New England
Casper, Wyoming
The Bronx
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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
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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.
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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
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What is a major challenge in healthcare according to the video?
Improving medical technology
Expanding hospital facilities
Increasing patient satisfaction
Reducing wasteful care
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