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Definition of Overutilization

1. Noun. Exploitation to the point of diminishing returns.

Definition of Overutilization

1. Noun. Excessive utilization; overuse. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Overutilization

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overutilization

Literary usage of Overutilization

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. High-Risk Program: Information on Selected High-Risk Areas (Federal Programs by Gene L. Dodaro (1998)
"HCFA is exploring ways to identify widespread overutilization by analyzing trends and ... Until HCFA systematically identifies widespread overutilization, ..."

2. Medicare: Referrals to Physician-Owned Imaging Facilities Warrant HCFA’s by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"The recently enacted Medicare and Medicaid ban on self-referrals for designated medical services offers the potential for reducing overutilization of ..."

3. Prescription Drugs and Medicaid: Automated Review Systems Can Help Promote by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... Cost Reductions From Prescription Cancellations Due to overutilization (Early Refill) and Ineligibility State overutilization denials* Maryland Missouri ..."

4. Speaking of Liberty by Llewellyn H. Rockwell (2003)
"This one insight helps explain how socialized medicine takes away the incentive to be healthy, and maximizes the problem of overutilization of resources. ..."

5. Employer Health Plan Accountability: Do Plan Participants Have Adequate edited by John A. Boehner (2000)
"... correct for under or overutilization. Medical necessity determinations also can help correct for some of the geographic variation in medical treatment. ..."

6. Medicare Improper Payments: While Enhancements Hold Promise for Measuring by Kay Daly, Jim Kernen (2001)
"Cases involving medically unnecessary services, supplies, or overutilization occur when providers or suppliers bill Medicare for items and services that are ..."

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