utilization review


utilization review

noun

Definition of UTILIZATION REVIEW

: a critical evaluation (as by a physician or nurse) of health-care services provided to patients that is made especially for the purpose of controlling costs and monitoring quality of care

First Known Use of UTILIZATION REVIEW

1972

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