To see that utilization guidelines are consistently applied, UR programs rely on authorization systems. Determine whether the following statement about authorization systems is true or false:
Only physicians can make nonauthorization decisions based on medical necessity.
Adele Stanley, a member of the Greenhouse Health Plan, recently went to a network pharmacy to have a prescription filled. The pharmacist informed Ms. Stanley that the prescribed drug was not in the plan formulary and that reimbursement for the drug was not available except in extraordinary circumstances. The pharmacist asked Ms. Stanley if she would accept a generic substitute.
If Ms. Stanley agrees to the generic substitution, she will receive a drug that
The Medicaid population can be divided into subgroups based on their relative size and the costs of providing benefits. From the answer choices below, select the response that correctly identifies the subgroups that represent the largest percentages of the total Medicaid population and of total Medicaid expenditures. Largest % of Medicaid Population- Largest % of Medicaid Expenditures-
Michelle Durden, who is enrolled in a dental health maintenance organizations (DHMO) offered by her employer, is due for a routine dental examination. If the plan is typical of most DHMOs, then Ms. Durden