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Medicare peer review organizations.

T S Jost1

  • 1Ohio State University College of Law, Columbus 43210.

Quality Assurance in Health Care : the Official Journal of the International Society for Quality Assurance in Health Care
|January 1, 1989
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The Medicare Peer Review Organization (PRO) program, a national initiative for external quality audits, faces limited effectiveness data despite its ambitious scope. This review examines its history, methods, and potential limitations.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Medical Quality Assurance
  • Health Policy Analysis

Background:

  • The Medicare Peer Review Organization (PRO) program represents a significant federal effort to ensure quality medical care.
  • It evolved from the earlier Professional Standards Review Organization (PSRO) program, building upon previous quality assurance frameworks.