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benchmarking (best practices)

the process of searching for new and better procedures by comparing your own procedures to that of the very best. The objective is to measure the key outputs of a business process or function against the best and to analyze the reasons for the performance difference. Benchmarking applies to services and practices as well as to products and is an ongoing systematic process. It entails both quantitative and qualitative measurements that allow both an internal and an external assessment. Process benchmarkingis the process of assessing the quality of key internal processes by comparing them with those of other firms. In results benchmarking, a firm examines the end product or service of another company, focusing on product/service specifications and performance results.

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Helps individuals and organizations address claims impacted by the Medicare Secondary Payer Statute. Fosters the highest standards of integrity and competence among Medicare Set-Aside professionals and those they serve. Aims ...

Founded: 2005
Dues: professional, associate, $175 annual; silver partner, $1,000 annual; gold partner, $2,500 annual; platinum partner, $5,000 annual.

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