Groups of practicing healthcare professionals who oversee the quality of care provided to Medicare beneficiaries are called:

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Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) are groups of practicing healthcare professionals who monitor and improve the quality of care provided to Medicare beneficiaries. They work with healthcare providers to implement evidence-based practices, reduce healthcare disparities, and improve patient outcomes. Fiscal intermediaries primarily process Medicare claims, utilization review commissions review medical necessity and appropriateness of care, and quality review groups may review the quality of care provided but do not have the same level of authority and responsibility as QIOs.

Groups of Practicing Healthcare Professionals Who Oversee the Quality of Care