Medical Management Clause Samples
The Medical Management clause outlines the procedures and responsibilities related to the oversight and coordination of medical care within an agreement. Typically, it specifies how medical services are authorized, monitored, and reviewed, often requiring pre-approval for certain treatments or ongoing case management for complex conditions. This clause ensures that healthcare resources are used efficiently and appropriately, helping to control costs and maintain quality of care for covered individuals.
Medical Management. The benefits available to You under this Contract may be subject to pre-service, concurrent and retrospective reviews to determine when services should be covered by Us. The purpose of these reviews is to promote the delivery of cost-effective medical care by reviewing the use of procedures and, where appropriate, the setting or place the services are performed. Covered Services must be Medically Necessary for benefits to be provided.
Medical Management. The process of properly allocating healthcare resources through programs such as Utilization Management and Case Management.
Medical Management. PHS shall be solely responsible for all claims processing and auditing, health services (including hospital pre-certification, outpatient pre-certification, large claim case management and utilization review) and all risk accounting for the provider bonus arrangements under the HMO Plans.
Medical Management. The benefits available to You under this Policy may be subject to pre-service, concurrent and retrospective reviews to determine when services should be Covered by Us. The purpose of these reviews is to promote the delivery of cost-effective dental care by reviewing the use of procedures and, where appropriate, the setting or place the service are performed. Covered Services must be Medically Necessary for benefits to be provided.
Medical Management. The MCO shall provide medical management services for all workers' compensation cases that result from injuries and occupational diseases to employees arising out of the course and scope of employment as provided by law, including Medical Case Management services as defined under Appendix G of this Agreement). The MCO recognizes that (1) all services provided are linked to the successful return to work or resolution for injured workers, (2) close interaction between the MCO and the employer is critical to the program's success, (3) close attention to treatment protocols and Treatment Plans is required, (4) provider networks must emphasize the appropriate provider composition to treat occupational injuries and illness, and (5) continually meeting data requirements is essential for effecting and measuring return to work.
Medical Management. The Contractor shall identify any requested medical services related to motor vehicle accidents, or work related injuries, and refer these claims to the recoveries specialist for further investigation.
Medical Management. (1) State Fund will utilize available medical networks to ensure maximum medical cost containment.
(2) State Fund will provide medical reports to a RTWC unless prohibited by State and/or Federal law or withheld with reason by State Fund. It is the Department's responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of all supplied reports.
(3) State Fund will ensure that there is a Medical Provider Network (MPN) available for Departments.
(4) Departments will utilize the MPN provided and refer injured workers to an MPN doctor unless the injured worker has a valid pre-designation form on file.
Medical Management. Medical Case Management is a collaborative process that facilitates recommended treatment plans to assure the appropriate medical care is provided to Medicaid members. It refers to the planning and coordination of health care services appropriate to achieve the goal of medical rehabilitation. Medical Necessity – Medically Necessary Services are those services utilized in the State Medicaid Program, including quantitative and non-quantitative treatment limits, as indicated in State statutes and regulations, the State Plan, and other State policy and Procedures. Medicare – A federal health insurance program for people 65 or older and certain individuals with disabilities. Member Incentive – Incentives to encourage a Medicaid Managed Care Member to change or modify behaviors or meet certain goals. Member or Medicaid Managed Care Member – An eligible person who is currently enrolled with a Department approved Medicaid Managed Care CONTRACTOR. Throughout this contract, this term is used interchangeably with “Enrollee” and “Beneficiary”. Minimum Performance Standards (MPS) – The CONTRACTOR is expected to meet a minimum level of performance as identified in the Managed Care Policy and Procedure Guide—a specific list of Quality metrics (aka the withhold metrics). These minimum levels of performance are referred to as the Minimum Performance Standards (MPS). Minimum Subcontract Provision (MSP) – Specific contractual requirements the CONTRACTOR must include in Subcontracts. Moderate-Risk Member – The Moderate-Risk Members do not meet Low- or High-Risk criteria. National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) – A private, 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization founded in 1990, and dedicated to improving health care Quality. National Drug Code (NDC) – A unique 10-digit, 3-segment numeric identifier assigned to each medication listed under Section 510 of the US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The segments identify the labeler or vendor, product (within the scope of the labeler), and trade package (of this product).
Medical Management. 2.1 Provides advice on rural and regional specific medical related matters.
2.2 Provides regional medical management and oversight for all regional clinical services.
2.3 Ensures actions and initiatives arising from senior MPs and other committees internal and external to ▇▇▇▇▇ are progressed.
2.4 Facilitates and promotes an efficient and effective Health Service through the provision of advice and support to regional executive/ managers.
2.5 Oversees the coordination of complex medico-legal cases within the region.
2.6 Seeks opportunities to facilitate medical education and research in the region.
2.7 Supports Disaster Management and Business Continuity Plans.
Medical Management. There are only two drugs approved by FDA specifically for the treatment of the symptoms of DPN: Cymbalta – (duloxetine), a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor; and Lyrica - (pregabalin), an anticonvulsant drug. Both are prescribed for the management of pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Table 1 presents the Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Consensus Treatment Guidelines Advisory Board’s recommendations for first- and second-tier agents to treat DPN based on the level of evidence available from clinical trials and the committee’s clinical experience.2