Word: overtreat
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Then again, many doctors and hospitals overtreat patients simply because they have a blank check to do so under many insurance programs. As much as 20% of all medical procedures and treatment is completely unnecessary, contends Dr. Robert Brook, director of health sciences for the Rand Corp. Cost of the waste: $132 billion a year. Aetna estimates that as much as 30% more ($198 billion) is discretionary care that may not solve the problem under treatment...
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