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The high “cost” of waste in U.S. health care, and what we can do about it

Lalitha Sundararaman, MD
Policy
August 21, 2023

A guest column by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, exclusive to KevinMD.com.

The U.S. spends the largest amount of money on health care in the world – around $4.3 trillion annually. However, an estimated 20% to 30% of this is wasted, with no benefit reaching the populace. Culprits contributing to this waste include administrative …

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The high “cost” of waste in U.S. health care, and what we can do about it

Prioritizing physician wellness: Reducing burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

Lalitha Sundararaman, MD
Physician
January 30, 2022
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A guest column by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, exclusive to KevinMD.com.

The World Health Organization defines burnout in its International Classification of Diseases as chronic workplace stress that has not been adequately managed, resulting in depletion, mental distancing from one’s job, and reduced efficacy. Physician burnout rates were already …

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Prioritizing physician wellness: Reducing burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

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