The Hospital Guide to Contemporary Utilization Review Stefani Daniels, RN, MSNA, ACM, CMAC Ronald L. Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM The Hospital Guide to Contemporary Utilization Review is a comprehensive resource designed to identify utilization review (UR) best practices and provide guidance on developing and enhancing a contemporary UR committee. This book focuses on the latest UR and patient status requirements to help hospitals perform high-quality reviews and comply with regulations. The book covers a range of ...
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The Hospital Guide to Contemporary Utilization Review Stefani Daniels, RN, MSNA, ACM, CMAC Ronald L. Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM The Hospital Guide to Contemporary Utilization Review is a comprehensive resource designed to identify utilization review (UR) best practices and provide guidance on developing and enhancing a contemporary UR committee. This book focuses on the latest UR and patient status requirements to help hospitals perform high-quality reviews and comply with regulations. The book covers a range of topics, including compliance with the UR Condition of Participation , legal obligations of a hospital, contract language, and compliant UR plan language to provide an understanding of the expectations of a UR program. Tips for intradepartmental collaboration are included to guide professionals through the process of selecting a physician advisor and partnering with nurses, case managers, and revenue cycle team members. This book will help you do the following: Identify the components of a best practice hospital utilization review (UR) program Describe the legal obligations of the hospital to comply with chapter 42 CFR 482.30 of the Conditions of Participation (CoP) Use the publication as a tool to assess his or her own hospital's UR processes Summarize the benefits of a dedicated UR team to promote compliance with the CoP Facilitate the development of a contemporary UR committee Assess an organization's opportunities to improve processes to benefit patient care and hospital success Recommend compliant language for the organization's UR plan Construct commercial contract language, in collaboration with the organization's contract manager, that promotes a partnership to ensure appropriate use of acute care resources Seek out operational resources to perform high-quality reviews that fully comply with the CoP Explain the connection between a good utilization review plan and the hospital revenue cycle initiatives Table of Contents Chapter 1: History of Utilization Review Learning Objectives Introduction Terminology: Is It Utilization Review or Utilization Management? History of Utilization Review Chapter 2: The Regulatory Environment Learning Objectives Healthcare Regulations Conditions of Participation Insurance Contracts The Regulatory Alphabet Chapter 3: The Utilization Review Committee Learning Objectives Background Information Committee Membership Reporting Structure Utilization Review Plan Content The Utilization Review Committee Agenda Data Support Chapter 4: The Utilization Review Team and Its Partners Learning Objectives The Utilization Review Team The Utilization Review Specialist First-Level Reviewers Virtual Utilization Review Second-Level Reviewers The Physician Advisor Outsourced Resources Staffing Case Managers Residents, Hospitalists, and Private Attending Physicians The Revenue Cycle Team Chapter 5: The Utilization Review Process Learning Objectives Defining Medical Necessity Prospective Reviews for Elective Admissions Pre-Certification for Elective Services Medicare Inpatient-Only List Elective Medical Admissions Concurrent Reviews for Emergent Conditions The 2-Midnight Rule Practical Application of the 2-Midnight Rule Practical Application Using Screening Tools Other Practical Applications of the 2-Midnight Rule Exceptions to the 2-Midnight Rule Applying the 2-Midnight Rule to Transfer Patients Medical Documentation an
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