Managed care and ultrasound for the diagnosis of fetal anomalies.
Managed care organizations and their affiliated group practices approach technology evaluation in a methodical way. This paper reviews the factors used in analysis of ultrasound for the diagnosis of fetal anomalies. It includes one group practice's strategies for ultrasound management while supporting the use of the second trimester fetal survey.
Buechler
E J
EJ
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000191:economics; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States