Managing medical necessity and notification denials.

Full Abstract

Hospitals should take a strategic approach to denials management. Some key areas to monitor are: Prior authorization/notification. Concurrent review. The appeals process.

Author information

Author/s: Olaniyan, Olakunle (O); Brown, Iskla L (IL); Williams, Kayode (K);

Affiliation: Case Management Covenants LLC, Columbia, MD, USA. o.olaniyan(-atsign-)cmcovenants.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Healthcare financial management : journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (Healthc Financ Manage), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 63 (issue 8) : pp 62-7

Dates: Created 2009/08/07; Completed 2009/09/29;

PMID: 19658326, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 9/29/2009, IMS Date: )

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