What are peer review organizations and how can they help in Medicare disputes?
Peer review organizations are groups of doctors and other health care workers who review the quality and type of care that is provided to Medicare patients in hospitals, outpatient clinics and some health maintenance organizations. All 50 states have peer review organization, and members are paid by the federal government. If you have a dispute with Medicare, a peer review organization can assess your complaint and approve or deny payment for various services.
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