Tag: cost containment

December 27, 2025 / Mohammed looti

UTILIZATION REVIEW (UR)

Introduction to Utilization Review (UR) Utilization Review (UR) represents a critical and multifaceted mechanism within the modern healthcare ecosystem, functioning primarily as a quality assurance and fiscal stewardship tool. Broadly defined, UR is a systematic process designed to evaluate the medical necessity, appropriateness, efficiency, and efficacy of healthcare services and treatments provided to patients. This […]

September 27, 2025 / Mohammed looti

COST CONTAINMENT

Cost Containment Introduction: The Psychological Dimensions of Cost Containment Cost containment, traditionally viewed as an economic and policy challenge within complex systems like healthcare, possesses profound psychological dimensions that are often overlooked. While its overarching goal is to reduce expenditures without compromising quality or access, the effectiveness of any cost containment strategy fundamentally hinges on […]