Specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Appropriate Utilization Group (AUG) is a utilization management consulting firm specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Our core product is specialty-matched peer reviews for physical therapy, chiropractic, and occupational therapy cases.

AUG offers analyses of clinical necessity and efficacy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation cases. These analyses can result in significant cost savings both prospectively and retrospectively and are highly useful in settlement negotiation and litigation. AUG assures quick turnaround times, expertise, and the highest quality of reviews.

AUG also offers flexible product designs and rate structures. Last year, AUG provided over 6,400 reviews demonstrating a return on investment of $6.35 to $1 for our clients.

Who we support:

• Insurance carriers
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Workers Comp
  • Property & Casualty
• Medical Management Firms
• Third Party Administrators
• Managed Care Organizations
• Hospital & Medical Groups
• Self-Insured Organizations
• HMOs
• Attorneys

 

“Reports from AUG are delivered on time and are written in plain English. Their reviewers usually speak with the providers and are able to reach agreement with them. That helps my staff and makes my job a lot easier.”

Karen Bartlett, RN, CCM
Director
Field Case Management