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| Network Medical Review Co. Ltd. |
| 605 Fulton Ave. Suite 2002 |
| Rockford, IL 61103 |
| Ph: 815.964.6334 |
| Fx: 815.964.1162 |
| info@nmrco.com |
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| Evidence-Based Medicine |
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From the time of Hippocrates, the practice of medicine has been governed by each individual doctor. Medical knowledge and expertise were passed down from professor to student; medical practice was governed by a professor's beliefs, inclinations, experience and opinion.
For a long time this system worked well. However, there is now an abundance of research information on medical procedures and the effectiveness of various treatments. The Internet has provided an efficient means to distribute this information, and health care can be improved by taking advantage of this knowledge.
Evidence-Based Medicine determines the appropriate diagnoses and treatments based on research results and evidence of effectiveness.
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| Evidence-Based Medicine creates a Win-Win-Win situation. |
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CONSUMERS WIN: |
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Improved quality of medical care |
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Reduced unnecessary surgery and other procedures which can be dangerous and costly |
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Lower total health care costs |
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Preservation of insurance policy benefits for future care |
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INSURANCE COMPANIES/SELF INSURERS WIN: |
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Increased predictability of costs |
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Reduced premium increases |
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Reduced litigation |
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THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY WINS: |
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Educating doctors on national standards of care |
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Restoring public trust in modern health care |
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Reducing litigation |
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