The E3 Rehab Podcast 149. High vs Low Value Care w/ Josh Zadro
May 21, 2024
Josh Zadro discusses high vs low value care in musculoskeletal rehab, including imaging, injections, surgery, and PT. They explore utilization disparities, complex decisions in healthcare, effectiveness of exercise therapy, and optimism in research advancements.
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Resist External Pressures
- Avoid overusing low-value care driven by economic incentives.
- Resist pressure to see patients more often than necessary, regardless of their actual needs.
More Isn't Always Better
- Sports medicine often has more resources, leading to a "more is better" culture.
- This can cause overuse of interventions like imaging, surgery, and other treatments.
Choosing Wisely Campaigns
- Choosing Wisely campaigns encourage conversations about necessary and unnecessary treatments to reduce low-value care.
- These campaigns haven't been adopted within sports medicine, possibly due to focus and funding.