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utilization review  

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  • Utilization review represents a quality assurance function with the primary purpose to promote and assure the most efficient utilization of hospital services and facilities. In addition, identification of problems in health care practices, trending information, and working toward improvements are major utilization functions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Care Management; Utilization Review]

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