The effects of preferred provider organizations on costs and utilization of hysterectomy

Constance A Currier; Dean G Smith; John R C Wheeler; Richard A Hirth; Deborah S Walker

The effects of preferred provider organizations on costs and utilization of hysterectomy

Nurs Econ. 2004 Jan-Feb;22(1):14-20, 3.

Authors

Constance A Currier¹, Dean G Smith, John R C Wheeler, Richard A Hirth, Deborah S Walker

Affiliation

¹ College of Nursing, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.

PMID: 15000043

Abstract

In this study, the costs and service utilization of preferred provider organizations (PPOs) were compared against traditional indemnity plans with similar benefits and utilization review for hysterectomy, a potentially overused procedure. PPOs were associated with significant cost savings, achieved primarily through lower utilization rates.

Publication types

Comparative Study
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adult
Female
Health Care Costs / statistics & numerical data
Health Care Surveys
Humans
Hysterectomy / economics*
Hysterectomy / statistics & numerical data*
Hysterectomy, Vaginal / economics
Hysterectomy, Vaginal / statistics & numerical data
Insurance, Health, Reimbursement / statistics & numerical data
Preferred Provider Organizations / statistics & numerical data*
United States