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Welcome It’s essential that you and your family become informed consumers of health care to help ensure you receive the best care. Research shows that patients who have a good…

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Jun 2023

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In Depth: Antibiotics

Antibiotics: Do They Help or Do They Harm? Antibiotics have saved millions of lives. But now we're using them when we don't need them, like for coughs and sore…

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Jun 2023

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In-Depth: Medical Tests Before Surgery

When You Do, and Don't, Need Pre-Op Tests Doctors often order medical tests for patients before surgery. These are called pre-operative or “pre-op” tests. They include chest X-rays, blood…

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Jun 2023

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Union Plus

Welcome to the Union Plus collaboration with Consumer Reports Union Plus is brought to you by Union Privilege, established by the AFL-CIO in 1986 to deliver Union Plus consumer benefit programs…

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Jun 2023

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Recent Additions to Consumer Health Choices

Recent Additions to Consumer Health Choices We’re always expanding our campaigns. Here are the latest updates to our catalog. As of June 30, 2022 From the Choosing Wisely campaign Treating Heartburn and GERD (AGA) Spanish Colonoscopy…

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Jun 2023

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NSAIDs

NSAIDs Campaign Series: Best Buy Drugs Medical Category: Drugs Article Type: Price Guide Language: English, Spanish Format: PDF, Video Most recent update: 08/09/2022 The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most frequently used medicines to treat…

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Jun 2023

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Choosing Wisely Implementation Guide

Welcome to the Choosing Wisely Implementation Guide Here's all you need to know to launch your own consumer-facing Choosing Wisely campaign. Whether you're talking with your neighbors, co-workers, patients, employees…

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Jun 2023

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In Depth

In Depth We have brought together reports from Consumer Reports magazine, Choosing Wisely brochures, our video portfolio and other resources to provide a thorough review of each topic. Each of these…

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Jun 2023

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Rhode Island State Employee Health Plan

Asking Better Questions Leads to Smarter Healthcare Choices Index Focus Choosing Wisely Health Guides En Español Choosing Wisely Video Collection Related Consumer Information Welcome Choosing Wisely is a national campaign to help…

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Jun 2023

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The Connecticut Choosing Wisely Collaborative Campaign

Welcome Connecticut Choosing Wisely Collaborative (CCWC) is a diverse multi-stakeholder group that is committed to the widespread adoption of Choosing Wisely in Connecticut. The Choosing Wisely campaign is a national initiative…