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Reviewing Healthcare. Improving Quality. |
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Strict adherence to specified time frames is accomplished through a well-devised process. The following table briefly outlines each step of our independent medical review program.
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Client notifies Permedion of case to be reviewed.
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Fax or phone call directed to our administrative support associate
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Message retrieved from independent review voice mail box (after hours)
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Preliminary review information and parameters shared
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Permedion selects appropriate reviewer(s) for case(s).
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Peer-matched
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Necessary qualifications and credentials
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No conflict of interest
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Knowledge of recommended treatment through actual, current clinical experience
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Permedion receives medical record and supporting materials.
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Information reviewed to determine completeness
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If necessary, additional information is requested
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Permedion sends case materials to reviewer(s) to consider:
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All relevant documents
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If treatment is medically necessary, appropriate, effective, and efficient
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Peer-reviewed literature
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Clinical guidelines
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Permedion reviewer(s) completes report.
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Report sent to Permedion
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Quality assurance review is performed
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Permedion notifies reviewer immediately if report or other information is incomplete.
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Permedion Medical Director reviews report.
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Provided with copy of patient chart, all research materials, copies of reviewer reports and findings
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Permedion provides final report on or before requested date.
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For More Information
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Please call Sue Butterfield at (800) 473-0802 or contact us electronically. Go
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