High cost and intensity of care doesn't lead to better health outcomes
Case Management Weekly, October 14, 2004
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Just because a patient's medical care is costly does not necessarily mean that patient will have better outcomes than a patient with less expensive care, according to a study released by Health Affairs. In fact, the study says the costly and intensive treatment could be worse for the patient. The authors concluded the best hospitals used fewer resources and had less hospitalizations and physician visits for Medicare beneficiaries. The study also found that among the hospitals rated the "best" by U.S. News and World Report, there were "wide gaps in care" for patients with chronic illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure.
Source: Health Affairs, October 7, 2004
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