Getting the most benefit from the variations research: next steps.
In this response, I acknowledge the valuable contribution made by John Wennberg and colleagues in describing the variations in use rates. I caution against reaching certain conclusions based on the limitations of the data, and I offer suggested next steps to optimize the benefit to be gained from the study.
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Thomas M
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Cedars-Sinai Health System, Los Angeles, California, USA. tmp@cshs.org
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