Express authorizations can be performed faster and more easily with the use of drug formularies. The recent release of the California Drug Formulary uses a very objective language suitable for fully- or partially-automated approval of requests. For example, after entering a medication request in DataCare’s UR++ system, the system can easily determine if the request [...]

DataCare UR++SM reduces utilization review program costs by enabling claims adjusters and trained administrators to routinely approve 80% or more of all treatment requests and by significantly reducing the number of referrals to more expensive nurse or physician reviews. Quick approvals also shorten the time it takes for employees to return to work. With the [...]