title: Expediting prior approval and containing third-party costs for dental care.
abstract: Dental insurance carriers frequently require referral of radiographs for determination of prior approval. Radiographs are also often used for obtaining expert opinions before finalizing diagnoses and establishing treatment plans. Traditionally, such referrals have been carried out using the original or duplicate films transmitted through the postal system. Studies concerning alternative communication media for data transmission are presented, namely, the use of switched-digital telephone lines and of electronic mail networks.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, University of Louisville, KY 40292.
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Farman
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Farag
authors.forename: P Y
authors.initials: PY
authors.lastname: Yeap
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003219:Confidentiality; D003363:Cost Control; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D007347:Insurance, Dental / Q000191:economics*; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D009816:Office Automation; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000191:economics*; D013689:Telephone; D014481:United States