NAIRO Downloads

Following is a catalog of useful downloads for users interested in or affiliated with the National Association of Independent Review Organizations (NAIRO). Downloads may require the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. If your system does not have the current reader software, please follow this link to complete a simple download and installation prior to accessing the links below.

The Official NAIRO White Paper Read more »

Article: IRO Case Manager - Providing high-quality care while keeping healthcare costs under control is not the responsibility of just one group. It is a collaborative effort requiring inter-organizational cooperation. Read more »

Article: Independent Review Organizations for Peer Review - It’s no secret hospital peer review is a broken process. Its intent – improving the quality of care for patients by protecting them from substandard medical care – is an admirable goal and one that doctors and hospital risk managers agree on. Read more »

Article: How IROs Keep Healthcare Costs Down – and Patients Get the Right Care - …there’s another trend that also can help manage the costs of third-party administration — the use of an Independent Review Organization (IRO) to assess medical procedures that are in doubt. Read more »

Article: A Consumer Guide to Handling Disputes with your Employer or Private Health Plan, 2005 Update.* Read more »

*The Kaiser Family Foundation is non-profit, private operating foundation dedicated to providing information and analysis on health care issues to policymakers, the media, the health care community and the general public. The Foundation is not associated with Kaiser Permanente or Kaiser Industries.