Article

The value of treatment guidelines in improving outcomes for patients and
controlling costs is significantly enhanced in Washington by incorporating
guidelines into a structured UR program. This article describes: (1) how the
Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) UR program uses guidelines;
and (2) the impact of the UR program on costs and outcomes. The impact of
guideline implementation in the Washington program is considerable. In 2014, the
L&I program produced net savings of $7,519,823, and the return on investment was
approximately $2.00. The impact on clinical outcomes includes an overarching
effect from use of best practices.
CI - Published by Elsevier Inc.

Langue : ANGLAIS