Is MCG a Milliman?
MCG was originally founded in 1988 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Milliman – one of the world's largest actuarial consulting firms.
Does Medicare use InterQual or Milliman?
Notably, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has declined to adopt a proprietary decision support tool like Milliman or InterQual, hewing instead to a broader definition of medical necessity.
What is MCG insurance?
Please be advised that effective May 31, 2019, WellCare is adding the Milliman Clinical Guidelines (MCG) criteria for Medicare Inpatient Physical Health, Outpatient Physical Health, and Outpatient Behavioral Health Services. MCG Health's guidelines offer an evidence-based approach to the most cost effective care.
What are Milliman clinical guidelines?
The Milliman Care Guidelines span the continuum of patient care providing access to evidence-based knowledge and best practices relevant to patients in a broad range of care settings. This not only assists with decisions for each setting but also facilitates coordination of care and smooth patient transitions.