In health care, more is not always better.
We know what to do less of, but how?

Unnecessary diagnostic tests, treatments or hospitalizations can drive up health care costs, and in some cases, actually harm patients. Reducing this low-value care requires that health care organizations actively engage in the challenging work of sustained culture, organizational and behavior change.

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Taking Action on Overuse is an evolving framework for health care organizations to engage their care teams in reducing low-value, unnecessary care and make those efforts last. It identifies evidence-based strategies for obtaining buy-in, motivating behavior changes, and providing the necessary support and infrastructure for health care providers to engage and lead their peers in making the changes that improve the value of health care.

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Follow what we learn about implementing the Taking Action on Overuse Framework. Check in for updates on our research and resources we’re finding useful.

We are partnering with three health care organizations to implement the Taking Action on Overuse Framework

In 2017 we are working with UCLA Health, Swedish Hospital System, and Missouri Primary Care Association to learn from their experiences and develop a complete change package with tools for implementation. Check back here for updates on what we are learning!

Healthcare: Journal of Delivery Science and Innovation features the Taking Action on Overuse Framework

Our article offers an introduction to the Framework and how we developed it. Share this summary with colleagues, residents, and others working to reduce medical overuse…read article

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