Association of the Intensity of Diagnostic Evaluation With Outcomes in Incidentally Detected Lung Nodules

Importance

Whether guideline-concordant lung nodule evaluations lead to better outcomes remains unknown.

Objective

To examine the association between the intensity of lung nodule diagnostic evaluations and outcomes, safety, and health expenditures.

Design, Setting, and Participants

This comparative effectiveness research study analyzed health plan enrollees at Kaiser Permanente Washington in Seattle, Washington, and...