Paramount’s utilization management decisions are based only on appropriateness of care and service. Utilization management staff and associate medical/clinical directors are not financially or otherwise paid to encourage underutilization and/or denials of services.

In fact, Paramount monitors and analyzes monthly reports for patterns of underutilization and takes action to address any identified problems. In addition, nursing staff cannot deny services — denials can be made only by board certified, locally participating physicians.