Defensive Medicine Drives Up Healthcare Spending

Defensive Medicine Drives Up Healthcare Spending The document provides statistics on defensive medicine practices among physicians, which is a known contributor to healthcare costs. It does not mention any high‑ranking officials, financial transactions, or controversial actions, offering only general industry data with no actionable leads for investigations. Key insights: 93% of surveyed physicians admit to practicing defensive medicine; 59% order unnecessary diagnostic tests; 52% refer patients unnecessarily