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Science News for July 1, 1997


Defining "Medical Necessity"

Research shows that patient choice significantly impacts surgical rates, with significant variation among geographic units. Shared decision-making strategies can reduce demand for discretionary care by up to 40%, according to studies.

SourcePublic Health Reports·JournalPublic Health Reports·DateJul 1, 1997

Legislating Quality Of Care Will Not Work

State legislators introduced legislation to ensure insurance coverage for post-partum hospital stays, but were influenced by financial decisions, lobbying, and personal experiences. The law requires a minimum 48-hour hospital stay for normal vaginal deliveries and 96-hour stay for cesarean deliveries.

SourcePublic Health Reports·JournalPublic Health Reports·DateJul 1, 1997