Medical device identification in insurance claims could benefit patient safety — 4 observations

Should health insurance claims data include the identification of medical devices? HealthPayer Intelligence considers the question.

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Here are four observations:

 

1. Health insurance claims data already outlines the type of medical device implantation procedure.

 

2. Identifying which specific medical devices are used in procedures could enhance patient safety.  

 

3. Some are calling for the inclusion of medical device model and manufacturer, as it could provide insight into certain devices’ efficacy based on patient outcomes.

 

4. Insurance claims data offers insight into quality of care and how to fix patient safety issues.

 

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