Laws don’t curb pricey prostate cancer treatments
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Laws meant to prevent the overuse of expensive healthcare services don’t stop doctors from using pricey prostate cancer treatments, according to two new studies. Researchers found doctors used robots and special radiation to treat prostate cancer regardless of whether their area had laws requiring government approval before money is spent on healthcare facilities and new equipment. “Certificate of need laws were designed to align public need with use of different services,” said Dr. . . .
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