Background: In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, the need for physicians to understand cost considerations is paramount. Cultivating cost awareness among residents is critical as residents play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine. However, the incorporation of cost-consciousness into medical education remains a challenge, often overshadowed by clinical priorities. By examining current [...]

Background: Nearly one-third of laboratory tests in hospitalized patients and up to 60% of routine, repeat lab tests are unnecessary. Unnecessary testing results in excess venipuncture, iatrogenic anemia, patient discomfort, excess costs, wasted lab resources, and a potential cascade of additional tests and interventions. Few academic medical centers, including our institution, have systematic lab stewardship [...]