This is the first part of a three part overview of the major contributors to “wasteful” healthcare spending in the US (estimated to be in the ballpark of $1 trillion annually). This installment cues up more in-depth discussions to come regarding complications which spring from poor patient decision-making (i.e., smoking, unhealthy nutrition, failure to stick to prescription drug regimens, and alcohol abuse).
"A little rebellion now and then is a good thing." – Thomas Jefferson
