David M. Eddy is considered the father of "evidence based medicine". He was one of the most important thinkers in health care.
Wikipedia David M. Eddy
"Eddy laid out the principles for what was to become the evidence-based policies and guidelines movement.[19] "First, there must be good evidence that each test or procedure recommended is medically effective in reducing morbidity or mortality; second, the medical benefits must outweigh the risks; third, the cost of each test or procedure must be reasonable compared to its expected benefits; and finally, the recommended actions must be practical and feasible."[19]
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