Controlling costs and changing patient care? the role of utilization management

Utilization Management has become a strong trend in health care cost containment. Under UM, some decisions are not strictly made by the doctor and patient alone. This book presents findings about how UM is faring in practice and how it compares with other cost containment approaches, with recommenda...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Institute of Medicine (U.S.).
Autor Corporativo: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Utilization Management by Third Parties (-)
Otros Autores: Gray, Bradford H., 1942- (-), Field, Marilyn J. (Marilyn Jane)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press 1989.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario:Utilization Management has become a strong trend in health care cost containment. Under UM, some decisions are not strictly made by the doctor and patient alone. This book presents findings about how UM is faring in practice and how it compares with other cost containment approaches, with recommendations for improving UM program administration.
Notas:Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Descripción Física:1 online resource (viii, 312 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781280214455
9786610214457
9780309543095
9780585144573