Apollo Managed Care ConsultantsApollo Managed Care Consultants is the publisher of medical policy and procedure manuals, review criteria, guidelines, credentials and privileging tools and helpful strategic initiatives for managing care by medical groups, IPAs, MSOs, HMOs, PPOs and hospitals. |
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Glossary of Managed Care Terms, Abbreviations & Acronynms, 4th ed
3/1/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
... spelling, use of correct abbreviations, and definition of healthcare-related acronyms for any medical office staff or facility. Managed Care, Medicare, Vision Care plus common legal terms are defined. “Do Not Use” list of medical abbreviations.
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$9.98
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Glossary of Medical Terms, Abbreviations and Acronyms
1/2/2011 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
Medicare, Managed Care, Vision Care and healthcare-related Legal terms & acronyms defined. Links to online glossaries.
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$19.99
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Alzheimer’s Disease – The Evaluation & Management of Dementia
3/14/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, non-pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical management of this common cluster of disabling disorders. References. Web links/other resources.
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$49.00
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Pay for Performance (P$P or P4P)
3/1/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
P4P history, concepts, pros, cons, quality issues, example programs now functioning successful, Medicare plans for P4P compensation, extensive references, resources, web links, benchmarks.
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$55.00
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Concierge or Retainer Medical Practice: How to Evaluate &Start a Retainer Practice
3/1/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
... preventive services and practice amenities not available in a traditional practice. At the same time, when successful, physician income rises to several times the previous level. This publication contains the information needed to evaluate the ...
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
4/1/2010 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
... and management of COPD and obstructive sleep apnea. Evidence-based criteria for screening, tests, and treatments including lung transplantation, smoking cessation programs, durable medical equipment and oxygen are described. Authoritative references and resources with web links.
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$55.00
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
5/1/2011 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
Diagnosis, non-pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical management in children, adolescents and adults.
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$55.00
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Hospitalists
3/1/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
... designed to improve and streamline patient care from the ER through discharge and transitional care period. Credentialing criteria and example job description for hospitalist physicians and managers. Billing and compensation. References, resources include web links.
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$55.00
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy
5/1/2011 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
Review criteria and clinical guidelines for radiology (including indications for MRI/CT), radiation therapy and nuclear medicine for benefit interpretations with useful references and related Web links.
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$65.00
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Managing Unplanned Readmissions
3/1/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
Innovative strategies, tools required to improve care while avoiding any need for hospital readmission Extensive references, resources, web links. New 2011; updated for 2012
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$65.00
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Risk Management and Safety Issues for Medical Practice
1/2/2011 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
Policies, procedures and information needed to meet many accreditation and certification visit standards, decrease medical liability risk and improve patient care. Consents for Care chapter with example consent forms. AHRQ resources. References and resources.
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Disposable Medical Supplies/Durable Medical Equipment
5/1/2011 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
Hundreds of specific review criteria for supply and DME Items, plus an alpha list with explanatory recommendation for basis to deny or approve for payment based on usual coverage 'medical necessity' determinations.
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$65.00
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Neurology and Neurosurgery - Clinical Review Criteria Guidelines
5/1/2011 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
... criteria guidelines for outpatient and inpatient tests and procedures with indications, medical necessity coverage criteria, authoritative references and resources ++ Alzheimer disease & ADHD page clinical guidelines - both with extensive references and resource materials.
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Infection Control in Ambulatory Care
3/1/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
... meet OSHA, Joint Commission, NCQA and other standards for accreditation and certification visits in a medical office or an ambulatory care setting. Resources include forms, OSHA standards, Surgical safety checklist; web links, references. Updated annually.
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$65.00
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Health Care Provider Job Descriptions, 2nd edition
3/1/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
... job descriptions plus competency, performance improvement, audit or evaluation tools, counseling policy, Employee handbook policies including sexual harassment policies – especially applicable to medical groups and managed healthcare organizations. Authoritative references and resources, web links.
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Medical Staff Peer Review, 3rd ed
3/1/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
... procedures, competency and behavioral assessment tools and strategies, Committee structure, medical staff resources, legal resources and web links. Managing the disruptive physician and/or other healthcare providers is a renewed Joint Commission focus. Extensive references, resources.
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Healthcare Performance Improvement – Plans, Policies & Procedures
3/1/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
Strategies, example plans, programs, forms, tools, and resources needed for an effective quality and performance improvement program in a medical group, hospital or health plan.
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Emergency Care Management
3/1/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
... develop an effective after-hours and emergency care program that will provide quality-driven care and meet most coverage determinations. Psychiatric care in the ER; Trauma center checklist; References and resources include links to emergency care protocols ...
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Obesity – Behavioral, Medical & Surgical Management, 2nd edition
3/1/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
... for self-management of weight reduction, plus when needed, the prerequisites for drug or surgical management. This 205 page manual is primarily written for use by healthcare professionals. Extensive references and resources. 2nd edition: 2012 update.
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Pain - Evaluation & Management
1/2/2011 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
Guidelines for pain evaluation/management tools and strategies. Anesthesia, complementary & alternative medicine, behavioral issues, pharmacologic therapy, outpatient/inpatient tests & procedures - evidence-based review criteria. References, resources, web links.
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$75.00
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Case or Care Management - 3rd edition
3/1/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
... entity and behavioral healthcare conditions for children and adults. Forms. Patient Handouts. Position descriptions (nurse and social work CM), protocols, competency requirements. The reference and resource materials include example plans, programs and interventions. Web links.
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$75.00
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Complementary/ Alternative Medicine & Preventive Health Care (‘Wellness’) Guidelines
1/2/2011 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
CAM resources and clinical guidelines ++ Preventive health care (‘wellness’) guidelines listed by age, sex and the ‘Prevention of coronary artery disease & stroke’ guidelines. References, web sites.
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$99.00
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Utilization Management & Capitation Strategies
3/1/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
... other variations of traditional capitation compensation strategies are detailed including those for emergency services. Utilization management program P & Ps. Precertification resources. Numerous forms, audit tools, and benchmarks. Job descriptions. References and resources. Updated 2012.
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$225.00
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Disease State Management Strategies II. Clinical Guidelines for Behavioral Healthcare
3/1/2012 | published by: Apollo Managed Care Consultants
... Anxiety/phobias/panic disorders including PTSD, Personality disorders, Impulse control, Conduct, Oppositional defiant disorders and Schizophrenia. Extensive references, resource materials, and related web sites follow each guideline. Useful tools for accreditation and quality improvement strategies. Updated as ...
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$250.00
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