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Michigan No-Fault Reform: How to Prepare for the Utilization Review Administrative Rules
Michigan is in the midst of making significant changes to its auto insurance system, including allowing for new policy limits, implementing a fee schedule and requiring carriers to send certain bills through retrospective utilization review. On July 2, 2020, portions of Michigan’s no-fault reform regulations will go into effect, including the utilization review provision. As we approach the deadline, it’s important that carriers understand the state’s draft of the utilization review administrative rules, what implications the rules may have on their business and how to prepare to comply in time.
Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q1 2020
The quarterly LOR summary is produced by Greg Horn, Chief Innovation Officer for PartsTrader. Length of Rental Data provided by Enterprise. Enterprise provides collision repair facilities with free cycle time reporting with market comparisons, free text/email capability to update their customers on vehicle repair status, and online reservations.
COVID-19 P&C Industry Update: Regulations, Telemedicine, Access to Care and Testing
Over the past few months, the property and casualty industry has experienced an unprecedented number of changes in a short period of time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From a slew of regulatory updates and working remotely to fluctuations in claim frequency and severity, the industry is continuing to change and adapt every day to eventually end up at our “new normal.” COVID-19 regulatory changes, telemedicine, access to care and COVID-19 testing have been dominating the conversations on webinars, news media and internal operations for over the past few months. Let’s take a closer look at these four specific topics.
Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q1 2020
After a strong start to 2020 in January and February, the COVID-19 crisis wiped out gains in wholesale prices in virtually all categories.
CMS to Add Correspondence Printing Functionality to the Medicare Conditional Payment Portal
Keep current with new legislation and its potential effect on your organization.
Total Loss Trends Emerge Amidst the Pandemic
Every industry has been impacted by actions taken to control the spread of COVID-19, including the automotive industry. Growing unemployment, coupled with a pivot to remote working, has changed consumer priorities and curtailed car-buying habits. The decline in miles traveled has also resulted in less wear and tear on vehicles, thereby reducing the replacement rate. Additionally, like many other manufacturers, some automakers temporarily closed or repurposed plants to produce ventilators and personal protective equipment. They also closed dealer showrooms to protect employees and the public. Amidst the COVID-19 response, these and other changes in market dynamics are giving rise to new emerging total loss trends.
Networks Support Telemedicine for Continued Care
Workers’ comp injuries are unique because they typically require face-to-face visits with medical professionals to evaluate, diagnose and treat. When a provider’s office is closed it can significantly impact an employee’s ability to return to work. As injured workers faced temporary office closures, postponed surgeries and cancelled therapy appointments, we knew that as a workers’ compensation provider network we had to be innovative and lead the charge for their care.
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