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Specialized Physician Review

The Specialized Physician Review (SPR) program provides independent, expert physician opinions to assess the appropriateness of a proposed treatment or procedure.

Reviews for Complex Conditions

We provide independent medical reviews for the following complex medical conditions:
  • Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Kidney dialysis
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Pregnancy/neonatal surgery
  • Other conditions upon request

Patient Focus

Our specialized physician reviews help your organization make the right decisions regarding treatment for complex medical conditions. Reviews include:
  • Summaries of patients’ clinical status
  • Disease treatment statements
  • Reviewers’ expert opinions regarding the appropriateness of proposed procedures or treatments, specific to each patient’s current clinical condition
  • Summary of relevant medical literature
  • References to alternative therapies, when appropriate
  • Comparisons to community standards

Results

One in four transplant cases reviewed by Specialized Physician Review are deemed inappropriate. At a cost of more than $217,0001 per transplant, this can translate to as much as $52,000 of savings per review.

1$380K less 43% (average OptumHealth discount)