Counting the Cost of Pins and Needles: A Case Study of Paresthesias and the Cost of Healthcare in the United States
Weilong Wang,
Kayla Blackburn,
Rebekah Lantz
Abstract:Healthcare costs in the United States (US) exceed those of comparable nations without yielding better outcomes. Factors contributing to this include lack of cost transparency, limited outpatient resources due to primary care provider shortages, and high patient volumes, where patients are not educated on differentials and the stepwise process of workup. Addressing these issues could curb unnecessary hospitalizations and expenses.
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