At the 2025 AMP annual meeting, Kaede Ota Sullivan reported that structured diagnostic stewardship programs enhance patient care by minimizing unnecessary treatments . Focusing on appropriate test utilization, especially for Clostridium difficile, she highlighted significant discrepancies in diagnosis that lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment, impacting both costs and patient health. Effective stewardship involves modifying testing processes, fostering collaboration among healthcare teams, and utilizing decision support systems to drive appropriate test ordering and reporting protocols. Sullivan advocated for integrating resources to optimize diagnostic practices, ensuring better outcomes and efficiency.
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