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Second opinion programs: continued savings from nonconfirmed surgeries.

A Chu1, V Lavoie, E G McCarthy

  • 1Building Service 32B-J Health Fund, New York City.

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|September 1, 1992
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Summary

Second opinion programs for surgery help employers manage healthcare costs. These programs remain a valuable tool for overall healthcare cost-management efforts.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Healthcare Management
  • Medical Economics

Background:

  • Employers have historically used second opinion programs as a strategy to control rising healthcare expenditures.
  • Managing healthcare costs is a persistent challenge for employers and health plans.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the continued relevance and effectiveness of second opinion programs in managing healthcare costs.
  • To reaffirm the utility of second opinion programs within broader cost-management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of historical data on second opinion program utilization.
  • Review of employer-sponsored healthcare cost management initiatives.

Main Results:

  • Second opinion programs were among the earliest employer-led healthcare cost management tools.

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  • These programs continue to prove their value in cost-containment efforts.

    • Conclusions:

    • Second opinion programs for elective surgery remain a viable and effective component of healthcare cost management.
    • Employers should continue to leverage second opinion programs to mitigate healthcare spending.