1. See Becher & Chassin, supra note 8, at 167; see also Richard A. Lange & L. David Hillis, Editorial, Use and Overuse of Angiography and Revascularization for Acute Coronary Syndromes, 338 NEW ENGL;J. MED,1998
2. See generally Mark R. Chassin, Explaining Geographic Variations: The Enthusiasm Hypothesis;31 MED. CARE,1992
3. Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Mental Health Month
4. By one estimate, the guidelines affect only about three to four percent of medical practice in Maine. See Gordon H. Smith, A Case Study in Progress: Practice Guidelines and the Affirmative Defense in Maine;See Lecraw;JOINT COMMISSION J. ON QUALITY IMPROVEMENT,1993