Ambulatory Surgical Services Provided Under California Workers' Compensation An Assessment of the Feasibility and Advisability of Expanding Coverage

Ambulatory Surgical Services Provided Under California Workers' Compensation An Assessment of the Feasibility and Advisability of Expanding Coverage

Report examines whether common workers' compensation inpatient procedures with short lengths of stay should be added to California's Official Medical Fee Schedule for ambulatory surgical centers. Authors analyze ASC health and safety requirements, assess how Medicare criteria for whether p...

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Main Author: Wynn, Barbara O. (auth)
Other Authors: Caloyeras, John P. (auth), Soohoo, Nelson F. (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2014
Subjects:
Employment & labour law
Health systems & services
Medicolegal issues
Health Sciences
Law
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Summary:Report examines whether common workers' compensation inpatient procedures with short lengths of stay should be added to California's Official Medical Fee Schedule for ambulatory surgical centers. Authors analyze ASC health and safety requirements, assess how Medicare criteria for whether procedures can be safely performed on an outpatient basis apply to workers' compensation patients, and consider alternatives for setting fee schedule allowances.
ISBN:j.ctt6wq912
9780833087140
Access:Open Access

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