Expedited Review
Expedited review is the fast-track process available to traditional Medicare beneficiaries who disagree with a hospital discharge. The beneficiary contacts the Quality Improvement Organization by the required deadline, and the QIO gathers records and issues a decision on a short timeline.
Definition
Expedited review is the fast-track process available to traditional Medicare beneficiaries who disagree with a hospital discharge. The beneficiary contacts the Quality Improvement Organization by the required deadline, and the QIO gathers records and issues a decision on a short timeline.
Why it matters
Discharge planning teams must give the required notices and understand the timeline, because a timely QIO request can pause a discharge pending review.
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