Key TakeawaysMedicare spends $3.6 billion annually on low-value services, with patients paying an additional $800 million out-of-pocket.Five “D grade” services account for 59% of low-value spending, with potential savings of $2.6 billion annually if eliminated.Imaging-related services are the most frequently used low-value services, with 20 services accounting for 95% of total spending.Policy changes, such as […]
