AdvertisementWhen routine medical tests trigger a cascade of costly, unnecessary careUpdated June 14, 2022Ryan LeviDan GorensteinfacebookEmailSome medical tests, such as MRIs done early for uncomplicated low back pain and routine vitamin D tests "just to be thorough," are considered "low-value care" and can lead to further testing that can cost patients thousands of dollars. (Getty Images)This article was originally published on June 13, 2022.