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In this episode of Quality Talks With Peggy O’Kane, NCQA President Peggy O'Kane sits down with Dr. Rita Redberg, a cardiology pioneer and fierce advocate for evidence-based care. Dr. Redberg, who famously served as Editor-in-Chief of JAMA Internal Medicine for 14 years, shares her "Less is More" philosophy — a perspective that challenges the view that "more" care is always better.
Join Peggy and Rita as they explore:
Rita reminds us that health care quality isn't about more tests or interventions. It’s about thoughtful, patient-centered decisions and a commitment to "first, do no harm." This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about improving health outcomes and reducing waste in health care.
Key Quote:
Most statins are prescribed for people that have not already had a heart attack or have established coronary disease. In that higher risk group, there is some benefit to taking statins. It's not huge but there is some benefit.
But most people I see, and most people taking statins, are not in that category. They're healthy people that want to prevent a heart attack and want to live longer. They definitely are not going to feel better.
Rita Redberg, MD
Time Stamps:
Links:
JAMA Internal Medicine “Less is More”
Choosing Wisely
Connect with Rita
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In this episode of Quality Talks With Peggy O’Kane, NCQA President Peggy O'Kane sits down with Dr. Rita Redberg, a cardiology pioneer and fierce advocate for evidence-based care. Dr. Redberg, who famously served as Editor-in-Chief of JAMA Internal Medicine for 14 years, shares her "Less is More" philosophy — a perspective that challenges the view that "more" care is always better.
Join Peggy and Rita as they explore:
Rita reminds us that health care quality isn't about more tests or interventions. It’s about thoughtful, patient-centered decisions and a commitment to "first, do no harm." This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about improving health outcomes and reducing waste in health care.
Key Quote:
Most statins are prescribed for people that have not already had a heart attack or have established coronary disease. In that higher risk group, there is some benefit to taking statins. It's not huge but there is some benefit.
But most people I see, and most people taking statins, are not in that category. They're healthy people that want to prevent a heart attack and want to live longer. They definitely are not going to feel better.
Rita Redberg, MD
Time Stamps:
Links:
JAMA Internal Medicine “Less is More”
Choosing Wisely
Connect with Rita
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