title: The role of the PROs.
abstract: Peer review organizations (PROs) play a critical part in the Medicare program, yet their efforts on behalf of beneficiaries are not well-known. In this brief we explore the role of the PROs, focusing specifically on quality improvement, appeals, and beneficiary education.
authors.affiliation: Center for Medicare Education, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Scala
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D006801:Humans; D006278:Medicare / Q000458:organization & administration; D018024:Peer Review, Health Care; D011366:Professional Review Organizations; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D014481:United States