Here’s a summary of the JAMA Health Forum research letter titled “Projected Savings From Reducing Low-Value Services in Medicare,” published on August 1, 2025:
Key Findings
- The study conducted a cross-sectional analysis examining 47 identified low-value services commonly provided to Medicare beneficiaries. That is, these services are common but have little diagnostic yield versus the cot.
- Its primary goal was to estimate utilization patterns for these services and determine the potential cost savings if their use were scaled back.
For patients with certain healthcare attributes — elevated liver enzymes, coexisting conditions, high BMI? A transient elastography scan is merited. It happens in the outpatient setting, takes 3 minutes and the typical copay is ~$30.
Transient Elastography is a non-invasive medical test that measures liver stiffness, a key indicator of liver fibrosis (scarring). It’s a quick and user-friendly method that can help assess the extent of liver damage in individuals with chronic liver diseases
LiverRight providers guide patients as to why, when and where on this swift, high clarity diagnostic.
NOTE: Some 42% of US Adults have some form of Liver Disease. Highly treatable if caught early.
Sample report from a liver scan by the Mindray Hepatus 6–
