Money and Medicine

Examines the reasons behind the rising costs of health care in the United States. Looks at the dangers of over-diagnosis and over-treatment and investigates how waste pervades our medical system. Also looks at how some hospitals are working to create less expensive and high quality alternatives to the present system.

Cast

Dr. Elliot Fisher

Dr. Brent James

Dr. William Sause

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