Hospitals Face Dilemma with New Medical Technology
Originally Published 10 days ago — by statnews.com
The article discusses how hospitals' self-interested investments in expensive medical technologies, driven by physician training and recruitment needs, create a prisoner’s dilemma that leads to higher costs and disparities, especially impacting rural hospitals. It suggests rethinking GME funding and training to promote collaboration and resource allocation that benefits community health and reduces dependence on costly technology.