Larry Gelb wrote:
>
> You might be interested in the Cancer Care Quality Review Program
> offered through CareCounsel in conjunction with Memorial
> Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
>
> CareCounsel helps individuals with cancer to obtain their medical
> records, pathology reports, x-rays, MRI’s and CT-scans for transmittal
> to Memorial Sloan-Kettering. Then an expert physician at Memorial
> Sloan-Kettering (or team of physicians, if the review involves
> multiple sub-specialists) reviews the CareCounsel member’s data with
> CareCounsel acting as a liaison for administrative and billing
> matters. Upon completion of the Cancer Care Quality Review, the client
> receives a written report directly from Memorial Sloan-Kettering that
> gives a detailed assessment of the accuracy, completeness and overall
> quality of the diagnosis and treatment recommendations. When medically
> appropriate, the report also includes information about additional
> treatment options.
>
> Memorial Sloan-Kettering medical staff disagrees with the original
> diagnosis or treatment recommendations in about 17 % of the cases that
> they currently review. CareCounselors are available to help members
> present the findings to their physician, navigate the healthcare
> system and, if necessary, work with their health plan to gain
> authorization for treatment.
>
> You can learn about the service through the CareCounsel web site or
> call toll-free at 888-2273334. I hope this information is helpful.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Larry Gelb
> --
> Facing Cancer?
> http://www.carecounsel.com
>
Thank you Larry for sharing that with us. Take care and God Bless
Marty Auslander
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