Publications by authors named "James B Couch"
Am J Manag Care
February 2005
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate a sentinel system that analyzes claims and clinical data to identify and correct medical care errors by providing clinical recommendations to physicians.
- In a trial involving over 39,000 managed care plan members, the intervention group received 908 clinical recommendations, resulting in a 19% decrease in hospital admissions and significantly lower medical costs compared to the control group.
- The sentinel system proved cost-effective, costing only $1.00 per member per month while generating substantial savings, demonstrating an eight-fold return on investment through reduced hospitalizations and claims costs.
