The Choosing Wisely® campaign releases an additional 18 lists of tests or procedures to question, highlighting potentially unnecessary— sometimes harmful— care provided in the United States.
Nine leading physician specialty societies have identified specific tests or procedures that they say are commonly used but not always necessary in their respective fields.
The ABIM Foundation has joined with Consumer Reports and nine leading medical specialty societies to develop evidence-based lists of tests and procedures for patients and physicians to question as part of Choosing Wisely.
The ABIM Foundation announces Choosing Wisely, a new effort aimed at increasing physicians’ awareness of their role as stewards of America’s health care resources and providing them with tools they can use to improve quality and reduce unnecessary spending.
