What is the spectrum of healthcare services covered by the Care Guidelines?

Milliman's series of Care Guidelines cover virtually the entire continuum of healthcare delivery and are accessible through a wide variety of software options, from web-based applications, to interactive software producing real-time management reports, to handheld versions:

• Ambulatory Care
• Inpatient and Surgical Care
• General Recovery Guidelines
• Recovery Facility Care
• Home Care
• Chronic Care Guidelines
• Behavioral Health Guidelines

It is important to note that Ambulatory Care, Inpatient and Surgical Care, Recovery Facility Care and Home Care are closely interrelated. They describe a cohesive continuum of care in different settings, underscoring how well-managed transitional care — both home care and sub-acute care — along with ambulatory services, can reduce the unnecessary use of scarce and expensive in-hospital acute care resources.

The series consists of complementary tools to be used together. Employed in this manner, they provide a basis for organizing care in the most efficient way across the entire spectrum of care delivery.