Churning

1. Physicians seeing a high volume of patients more often than medically necessary, to increase revenue. This situation may be seen in fee-for-service or managed care environments. 2. Payment system based on performance and productivity of the provider of health care services.

CIM Convention

The International Convention on Carriage of Goods by Rail (CIM) establishes a measure of uniformity in Europe. It is necessary in the case of rail imports or exports involving the UK to incorporate the terms of the convention into the contract of rail carriage as shown by the consignment note. The carrier’s liability is similar to that of CMR.