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Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Charging Medical Devices Safely

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Medical devices such as hearing aids, electrical stimulation devices, sleep apnea machines, glucose monitors and insulin pumps play a crucial role in injured employee care and wellness. However, understanding how to safely charge these devices is essential to prevent the risks of overheating, which can lead to fires, minor injuries or even serious burns. Failure to properly maintain and use these devices can lead to costly replacements and potential gaps in treatment or care an injured employee may need.

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Vertical Integration of Data and Clinical Services to Improve Physical Medicine Outcomes

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In a sea of claims, P&C professionals need help spotting cases headed for risky waters. Does a claimant have comorbidities or preexisting conditions, such as diabetes, which could hamper an injured employee’s ability to heal and recover? Are there psychosocial risk factors that can create roadblocks to recovery?
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Understanding Normal Range of Motion for Joint Functionality

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Understanding the normal range of motion (ROM) for different joints is an essential tool. It provides a solid foundation to assess workers’ compensation claims and tailor rehabilitation strategies effectively. Each joint has a generally accepted range of motion, reflecting the degrees to which it can typically move. However, it's important to recognize that individual capabilities may vary within these standard ranges.
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Coordinating Injury Recovery with Specialty Solutions

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Recovering from an injury isn't always straightforward. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of services, all supported by clinical oversight and a national specialty provider network.
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Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Accessing Quality Hearing Aids for Workers’ Comp Claims

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By understanding the different types of hearing aids, their features, and benefits, claims professionals can work with injured employees, their treating physician and case manager to select the most appropriate solution tailored to their unique hearing needs and lifestyle preferences.
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Physical Therapy Frequently Asked Questions

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Physical therapy (PT) focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of individuals with physical impairments, disabilities or injuries. The primary goal of physical therapy is to help patients restore, maintain and improve their physical function, mobility and overall well-being.
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Understanding HCPCS Codes as a Work Comp Adjuster

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Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) are a set of standardized codes used to identify medical procedures, services and supplies. Proper use of HCPCS codes not only ensures accurate reimbursement but also helps prevent fraud and abuse, particularly in injury-recovery equipment and services.
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Interpretation/Translation Frequently Asked Questions

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Interpretation/translation services ensure injured employees, and their family members, can communicate effectively with health care providers and adjusters. Involving native speakers during the recovery journey reduces misunderstandings and enables injured employees to access necessary treatment and services in a language they are comfortable with.