Professional Review Organizations (definition)

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Definition: Organizations representing designated geographic areas which have contracts under the PRO program to review the medical necessity, appropriateness, quality, and cost-effectiveness of care received by Medicare beneficiaries. Peer Review Improvement Act, PL 97-248, 1982.

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Other names Utilization and Quality Control Peer Review Organi; Professional Standards Review Organizations; Peer Review Organizations; PSRO; PRO Professional Review Organizations; Professional Review Organization; Peer Review Organization; Organization, Professional Review; Organization, Peer Review; Review Organizations, Professional; Organizations, Professional Review; Organizations, Peer Review

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