title: PRO changes under the fourth scope of work for Medicare.
abstract: The Fourth Scope of Work for the Medicare Program will become effective on December 1, 1991. This program will change the methodology utilized by peer review organizations throughout the country in performing federally mandated review of the medical care provided to Medicare patients.
authors.affiliation: PRO of New Jersey, Inc., East Brunswick 08816.
authors.forename: D I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Kingsley
mesh_terms: D006278:Medicare / Q000592:standards*; D009515:New Jersey; D011366:Professional Review Organizations / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States; D014600:Utilization Review / Q000379:methods*