ABQAURP - UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT PEER REVIEWER TRAINING.

UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT PEER REVIEWER TRAINING

"UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT PEER REVIEWER TRAINING"

5 CME Credits

5 CEU Credits

New 2010 Utilization Management Peer Reviewer Training course. This course contains updated material. You may retake this course and claim continuing education credit(s).

Managed Care increased in popularity as third-party payors and government agencies became more concerned with rising healthcare costs. Hardly any area of healthcare is free from its impact. Historically, review of medical claims was the responsibility of corporate Medical Directors possibly reviewing cases outside their specialty area. Today, the standardization of utilization management activities by state regulations and utilization review accreditation organizations encourages the use of specialists in the service area under review.

This online certificate course will provide a detailed explanation of how healthcare professionals can keep medical decisions in the hands of qualified practitioners as peer reviewers.

Topics include:

Current regulatory requirements

Key concepts

Crafting a quality report

URAC standards

It is in every clinicians best interest to become familiar with the principles of utilization review (UR), incorporate those principles into private practice, and become involved in UR activities whenever possible. Patient interests are best served through utilization reviews performed by licensed clinicians in active practice who are dedicated to preserving quality medical care.

After completing this program and successfully passing the final evaluation, you will be well prepared to play a critical role in the innovative healthcare delivery partnerships available in the managed care arena. The knowledge you gain as a peer reviewer will also benefit your clinical practice and improve documentation for your patients. By applying your expertise, in cooperation with other licensed professionals, you will collaborate in accomplishing the goal of utilization management: to maximize the health and well being of each individual patient.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) and Physicians' Review Network (PRN). ABQAURP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Inc. (ABQAURP) is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Nursing to provide continuing education for nurses. ABQAURP designates this activity for 5 contact hours through the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider # 50-94.

All participants must achieve a post-test score of at least seventy percent (70%) for continuing education credits. This activity is valid from August 1, 2010 through August 31, 2012.

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UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT PEER REVIEWER TRAINING

Course Description & Objectives

Evaluate utilization review cases using the appropriate review process.
Interpret utilization review terminology and concepts
Compare and contrast differences between the various types and levels of utilization review.
Write clear and concise utilization review determination reports.
Integrate clinical and medical reference material to create an appropriate determination rationale.
Recognize applicable standards, as applied to utilization review activities.
Apply utilization review process to improve personal clinical practice.

CME 5

CEU 5

Author(s)
Albert G. Sheff, MD, CHCQM (Click this link for author bio)
Dr. Sheff has indicated he has no relevant financial relationships to disclose relevant to the content of this activity.
Linda G. Sheff, M.B.A., CHCQM (Click this link for author bio)
Ms. Sheff has indicated she has no relevant financial relationships to disclose relevant to the content of this activity.
Joan F. Livesay, J.D. (Click this link for author bio)
Ms. Livesay has indicated she has no relevant financial relationships to disclose relevant to the content of this activity.

Course Fees:
DIPLOMATE $150.00 MEMBER $170.00 NON-MEMBER $210.00

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