Expenditures Quote by Dwight McNeill
““over-treatment accounts for about 30 percent of healthcare expenditures.””
About This Quote
Source Report: Health Economics Review, 2018
A large share of medical spending is due to unnecessary treatments
In simple terms: Over‑treatment drives costs
Reduce unnecessary medical interventions
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hospital budgeting
- patient education
- insurance planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinicians balance thorough care with cost?
- What incentives reduce unnecessary procedures?
Patient expectations may drive over‑treatment