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Clinical Practice Guidelines Directions for a New Program (1990) / Chapter Skim
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... Insurers, health maintenance organizations (HMOs) , utilization management firms, and similar organizations have not ignored the potential of practice guidelines to serge as ~ basis for refusing payment for inappropriate care.
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  • blue cross
  • blue shield
  • utilization management


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