utilization review

American

[yoo-tuhl-uhz-ay-shuhn-ri-vyoo, -ahyz-ay-shuhn] / ˌju təl əzˈeɪ ʃən rɪˈvju, -aɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

U.S.. a critical review or assessment of the use of medical resources at a hospital or clinic, carried out to maximize efficiency and ensure quality of care.

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utilization reviews

plural

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utilization review

Somehow, four entire years went by during which I never once had to submit to a utilization review.

From Slate ● Jan. 12, 2015

With managed care," he says, "the decisions are made by a utilization review board, which sometimes has a doctor and sometimes not.

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