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Utilization review and case management professionals from payer organizations gained an understanding of what tests and procedures are medically necessary in diagnosing and treating OSA. Portland, OR (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 During a recent webinar hosted by AllMed Healthcare Management, Dr. Shannon Hunter, who is board certified in otolaryngology, discussed issues surrounding the evaluation and treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Utilization review and case management...

A recent AllMed Healthcare Management webinar highlighted the importance of effective risk management and quality improvement functions in delivering safe and effective patient care. Portland, OR (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 Dr. Amy Marr, AllMed’s Associate Medical Director, discussed the challenges that emergency physicians face when diagnosing and treating urgent and emergent conditions in patients they may never see again. According to Dr. Marr, who is also board-certified in emergency...

As hospitals work to monitor and reduce cardiac overutilization, peer review professionals are increasingly called upon to evaluate the medical necessity of procedures which are not always subjected to traditional utilization review. Portland, OR (PRWEB) March 20, 2013 In a recent webinar hosted by AllMed Healthcare Management, Dr. Christopher Bonnet reviewed ACC and AHA Class I and Class IIa recommendations for cardiac pacemakers and antiarrhythmia devices. Once considered a treatment of...

As nationwide events were underway to mark the start of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, AllMed Healthcare Management hosted a webinar on comprehensive treatment of eating disorders. Portland, OR (PRWEB) March 20, 2013 AllMed's latest webinar included a discussion on the updated criteria for diagnosis of eating disorders to be released in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Utilization review and case management professionals...

During a recent webinar hosted by AllMed Healthcare Management, Dr. Dale Mueller, a board-certified thoracic and cardiac surgeon, discussed the use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) for mechanical circulatory support and their potential complications. Portland, OR (PRWEB) February 18, 2013 During a recent webinar hosted by AllMed Healthcare Management, Dr. Dale Mueller, a board-certified thoracic and cardiac surgeon, discussed the use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs)...

Board certified pulmonologist discusses the role of exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) testing in asthma diagnosis and management. Despite many advances in understanding the complexities of the disease, many patients do not receive adequate care to control their asthma. Portland, OR (PRWEB) February 07, 2013 The identification of potential asthma biomarkers has led to the development of noninvasive methods for assessing inflammation in the airways, including eNO testing to measure the level of...

A better understanding of the severity or spectrum of complications and the predictors after gastric bypass can be used to develop strategies to prevent complications, thereby improving overall results of weight-loss surgeries. Portland, OR (PRWEB) December 20, 2012 More than one third of adults in the United States are obese. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Dr. Julie J. Kim, a board-certified general surgeon and...

Substantiating the medical necessity of blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) continues to pose challenges for many physicians, as Medicare and other health plans generally view the procedure as cosmetic. Portland, OR (PRWEB) December 19, 2012 AllMed recently hosted the final webinar of a two-part series on blepharoplasty and visual field testing. Dr. Michael Wheatley, a board-certified plastic surgeon, returned to discuss issues related to understanding and evaluating visual field tests, which...

Hospitals can reduce risks and improve care by reducing unnecessary early births. Portland, OR (PRWEB) December 03, 2012 This conclusion was raised by Dr. Nathana Lurvey, who is board-certified by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), during a recent webinar hosted by AllMed Healthcare Management/ Dr. Lurvey spoke about the importance of eliminating non-medically indicated (elective) deliveries before 39 weeks in healthy singleton pregnancies. According to Dr....

AllMed cites ways that independent review organizations (IROs) can help plans lower costs and make better use of medical directors Portland, OR (PRWEB) June 22, 2012 Among health insurance entities, including health plans, medical management companies and third-party administrators (TPAs), a continuing objective is to reduce costs, improve quality, and meet rigorous accreditation and regulatory compliance standards. This challenge is especially true when it comes to reviewing the medical...