Physicians who own their own diagnostic testing facilities tend to order more tests, charge higher fees for them, and have higher total bills to patients. This practice of self-referral is an example of

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Physician-induced demand occurs when physicians influence patients' demand for care that may not be medically necessary, often due to financial incentives, such as owning diagnostic testing facilities.

Physicians Who Own Their Own Diagnostic Testing Facilities Tend to Order