Workers' comp moves to automated oversight of doctors

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A number of states are testing computer systems that track workers' compensation recipients. Utilization review, as it is called, has a proven ability to reduce costs by monitoring fraud and by identifying competent care providers. The system uses rule-based software packages to analyze responses to patient questionnaires. Computers flag suspect answers, which are then reviewed by physicians. Two of the fastest growing vendors of this service are Health Care Excellence and CareSys Co.

Fire, marine, and casualty insurance, Insurance agents, brokers, & service, Services, Technology application, Health insurance industry, Workers' compensation, CareSys Co., Health Care Excellence Inc.

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Plastic surgeons develop plan to address implant fears

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The American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons provides a variety of educational and referral programs for breast implant patients and their families and for physicians who do not practice plastic surgery. The programs include a videotape and transcript of a panel discussion of plastic surgeons, rheumatologists, oncologists and radiologists; a packet of commonly asked questions and their answers; and a network of physicians willing to counsel patients free of charge.

Information services, Mammaplasty, Breast reconstruction, Silicones in medicine, Medical silicones, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

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Study: two-thirds of doctors give charity care

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Findings from an American Medical Association (AMA) Center for Health Policy Research survey indicate that 63.8% of physicians spend about 10.6% of their time providing charity care. Approximately 2,100 physicians were surveyed in the fall of 1990. Medicare and Medicaid services and care uncompensated due to patients not paying their bills were not included as charity. General and family practitioners provided the most charity care, and pathologists provided the least.

Donations, Physicians, Medical professions, Medical care surveys

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