USPSTF - U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

The Road to Rationing

Poor Outcomes for Seniors with Several Comorbidities

JAMA 2005 - Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) diminish quality of care for older patients with complex comorbidities.

Forcing you to follow centralized care guidelines not only challenges your Clinical Judgment - but harms patients

Financial Conflicts in Key Medical Panels

History Lesson:  BMJ Study on conflict of interest (2000 - 2010)

                 16% - Government Panels  69% Private Panels

...wait till you hear about IPAB!