biostudies-literatureHo TAHRQ HHSe482-9https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9923615biostudies-literatureUnknown136(2)<h4>Background</h4>The use of unnecessary tests and treatments contributes to health care waste. The "Choosing Wisely" campaign charges medical societies with identifying such items. This report describes the identification of 5 tests and treatments in newborn medicine.<h4>Methods</h4>A national survey identified candidate tests and treatments. An expert panel of 51 individuals representing 28 perinatal care organizations narrowed the list over 3 rounds of a modified Delphi process. In the final round, the panel was provided with Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) literature summaries of the top 12 tests and treatments.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 1648 candidate tests and 1222 treatments were suggested by 1047 survey respondents. After 3 Delphi rounds, PediatricsChoosing Wisely in Newborn Medicine: Five Opportunities to Increase Value.PMC99236155T32HS000063-21T32 HS000063Zupancic JAPursley DMHo THorbar JDGoldmann DADukhovny DfalseChoosing Wisely in Newborn Medicine: Five Opportunities to Increase Value.<h4>Background</h4>The use of unnecessary tests and treatments contributes to health care waste. The "Choosing Wisely" campaign charges medical societies with identifying such items. This report describes the identification of 5 tests and treatments in newborn medicine.<h4>Methods</h4>A national survey identified candidate tests and treatments. An expert panel of 51 individuals representing 28 perinatal care organizations narrowed the list over 3 rounds of a modified Delphi process. In the final round, the panel was provided with Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) literature summaries of the top 12 tests and treatments.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 1648 candidate tests and 1222 treatments were suggested by 1047 survey respondents. After 3 Delphi rounds, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z2015 Aug2025-04-22T19:54:42.838Z2025-04-06T02:57:45.181ZS-EPMC99236152619553610.1542/peds.2015-0737