decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2008 Issue 5 (May)
Answer_Book / Quality_Improvement_Organizations / How_PROs_are_staffed
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Article Overview
This short reference article explains the general staffing and governance structure of Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs), including the roles typically filled by medical directors, nurse reviewers, physician advisors, data staff, and board members. It is useful for readers who need a quick orientation to QIO organization, review pathways, and the kinds of personnel involved in case consultation and oversight.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding how QIOs are structured helps readers identify who participates in review and referral activities and how oversight is organized within the quality improvement system.
What You Will Learn
- The typical staffing makeup of a Quality Improvement Organization
- How QIO boards of directors are composed
- Which personnel may be consulted during review and referral processes
- The general oversight roles associated with physician advisors and review staff
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance staff
- Quality improvement personnel
- Healthcare administrators
- Physicians
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Quick, Current, Complete - www.findacode.com