The pre-estimate program: an effective way to reduce surgical fees while preserving high quality care and patient choice.
Used in conjunction with a second opinion program for elective surgery, a pre-estimate program can produce significant savings for plan sponsors and soften the impact of capped health care reimbursement formulas for participants. These authors describe the savings generated by a specific program.
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