Utilization Management:Walking the Line Between Patient Needs and Healthcare Economics-Short Communication

作     者：Kirubanandan Shanmugam 

作者机构：Independent Research ProfessionalChennaiIndia 

出 版 物：《Journal of Clinical and Nursing Research》 (临床护理研究（英文）)

年 卷 期：2024年第8卷第9期

页      面：152-158页

学科分类：1002[医学-临床医学] 100214[医学-肿瘤学] 10[医学] 

主　　题：Utilization management Patient outcomes Cost control Clinical pathways Care standards 

摘      要：Utilization management plays a crucial role in healthcare by optimizing resource allocation,improving patient outcomes,and effectively controlling *** balancing patient needs with economic considerations,healthcare institutions can ensure efficient and sustainable service *** management encompasses various strategies,including prior authorization,concurrent review,and clinical pathways,to enhance care quality,manage expenses,and streamline resource *** benefits of utilization management include cost containment,improved care standards,and the implementation of consistent treatment guidelines,thereby increasing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery.