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  • When routine medical tests trigger a cascade of unnecessary care : Shots

    When routine medical tests trigger a cascade of unnecessary care : Shots

    Some medical tests, such as MRIs done early for uncomplicated low back pain and routine vitamin D tests “just to be thorough,” are considered “low-value care” and can lead to further testing that can cost patients thousands of dollars. ER Productions Limited/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption ER Productions Limited/Getty Images Some medical tests, such…