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Regional variation in surgical use raises questions
Boston study of 4.4 million Medicare patients across eight states found 67 of 123 procedures varied at least threefold between regions. Highest differences appeared in hemorrhoid injections and partial hip replacements. Researchers caution against labeling high use as overuse and note possible underuse in low-use areas.
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New England Journal of Medicine
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Arkansas
California
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Iowa
Massachusetts
Montana
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Mark R. Chassin
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