More Profit-Driven Healthcare Trends

"The Doctor ALWAYS Knows Best!" 

 
   But today, most doctors prefer
    fee-for-service healthcare over
    Camels.
    So ...
    Like millions of other patients,
    just sit back and take your test. 

Ultrasound Testing Trends
    Tests Vs. Surgical Procedures

      Hospitals:                 2000             2009            %
      Broward Health
      Ultrasound               58,413          101,392       74%
      Operations               27,159          30,358         12%

      Mem. Healthcare
      Ultrasound               96,667          196,437       103%
      Operations               25,294          35,514         40%

      Private Hospitals
      Ultrasound               102,702        104,435       2%
      Operations               59,461          45,899       (23%)

SOURCE: Broward Regional Health Planning Council


   
 

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