Clinical Oversight Reduces Claim Costs by Recommending Discharge Over Added PT
To control escalating therapy costs, a managed care organization implemented a system of regular reviews for additional physical therapy (PT) authorization requests. They sought a clinical partner with PT expertise to provide informed recommendations on whether to discharge patients or approve continued therapy.
Managing the Seismic Shift from Inpatient to Outpatient Physical Medicine Services
Learn how shifting rehabilitative care to outpatient services earlier in recovery impacts physical medicine networks and return-to-work outcomes in our insightful conversation with Kim Radcliffe of Enlyte.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Charging Medical Devices Safely
2 MIN READ
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.
Vertical Integration of Data and Clinical Services to Improve Physical Medicine Outcomes
3 MIN READ
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?
Understanding Normal Range of Motion for Joint Functionality
2 MIN READ
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.
Coordinating Injury Recovery with Specialty Solutions
1 MIN READ
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.
Common and Complex Ankle and Foot Injuries
On-Demand
This course aims to help claims professionals and clinical staff understand the nature of these injuries and the best-practice evidence-based treatment to achieve better outcomes. We will explore the most common injures, as well as review some more complex injuries and potential complications that can affect recovery.