Laboratory tests represent the single highest-volume medical intervention, with over 7 billion tests performed every year in the U.S. Although results from diagnostic testing are estimated to ...
SUNNYVALE, Calif. & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pediatric Laboratory Utilization Guidance Service (PLUGS ®) is an initiative from Seattle Children’s Hospital that helps clinical laboratories and ...
The number and complexity of available lab tests has increased rapidly in recent years, making it difficult for clinicians to stay on top of the best, most appropriate tests to order. This can lead to ...
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optum today announced the launch of a comprehensive laboratory benefit management solution designed to help health plans reduce unnecessary lab testing and ensure ...
* Context.-Tests that are performed outside of the ordering institution, send-out tests, represent an area of risk to patients because of complexity associated with sending tests out. Risks related to ...
Case management, with its standards of practice of patient advocacy and resource stewardship and its role as a liaison between patients, payors and the healthcare team, is in a unique position to ...
This survey assesses physician experiences with utilization management and burnout and investigates whether there is a link between them. Objective: This study was designed to assess physician ...