<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"><channel><title>RSS Feed on Applied Radiology</title><link>http://www.appliedradiology.com</link><description> RSS Feed on Applied Radiology</description><item><title>Clinical appropriateness guideline: New solutions for managed care and capitation</title><link>http://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/1997/12/Articles/Clinical-appropriateness-guideline--New-solutions-for-managed-care-and-capitation.aspx</link><description>Achieving a balance between managing care and managing costs is the bane of many providers' existence because it often forces them to spend precious time wrangling with payers instead of caring for patients. However, by integrating clinical appropriateness guidelines with pre-certification and utilization management, radiology practices can have at their disposal an efficient and patient-specific management solution.</description><author></author><pubDate>Friday, 29 Sep 2000 12:43:20 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>