11.   Simply put, managed care involves managing the cost of health care by eliminating unnecessary treatment and finding lower-cost health care alternatives.

12.   Some doctors fear that the inappropriate use of the test may lead to unnecessary medical treatments and a lot of anxiety for many women.

13.   That means keeping an eye out for unnecessary treatment, recommending more effective treatment or funnelling injured workers to less costly hospitals.

14.   The claims ranged from non-existent auto damage to unnecessary medical treatment and equipment, according to investigators.

15.   The more often a young woman is screened, the more likely she is to have unnecessary treatment.

16.   The rise of managed care has put pressure on hospitals to release patients sooner, avoid unnecessary treatment and press their suppliers to cut prices.

17.   The studies found few deaths but lots of hospital stays, doctor visits and unnecessary treatment with antibiotics.