implementation of a nondenial, consultative prior authorization program.Methods/Materials:Normalized rates of exams per 1000 person-years were plotted over 2005 to 2014 for people with commercial and Medicare Advantage health plans in the San Antonio market, with 2005 utilization set as the baseline....
Diagnostic test authorization increased dramatically over the 3-year period but was not monitored. Methods MRI utilization and patient data was collected without the knowledge of five of the six members of an established orthopedic group. The information was received from the radiology department at ...