Question

instructions: select the most appropriate response.
which entity did cms authorize to perform utilization and quality control review of health care furnished, or to be furnished,
to medicare beneficiaries?
a. qios
b. macs
c. pros
d. ama

Explanation:

Quality - Improvement Organizations (QIOs) are authorized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to perform utilization and quality control reviews of health care furnished, or to be furnished, to Medicare beneficiaries.

Answer:

a. QIOs