Two telemedicine vendors quote you a price. One says $100 per call. The other says $100 per call. …
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Medical Cost Containment
The Conversation That Changes Your Provider Relationship
Knowing that discount-driven networks can quietly raise total claim costs is one thing. Actually …
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Beyond “We Offer Telemedicine”: Choosing the Right Intake Model
When an employee gets hurt, the first voice they hear on the phone matters more than most employers …
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Stop Shopping for Discounts and Start Building Better Provider Partnerships
For years, employers have been sold the idea that lower medical discounts automatically lead to …
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What MSK Bundles Reveal About the Workers’ Comp System
Musculoskeletal injuries sit at the center of workers’ compensation, not just because of their …
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WCRI Notes and Takeaways: Access to Care Issues and Potential Solutions
At this conference, one of the most timely discussions I attended focused on a challenge that …
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HERO MSK: The Power of Value-Based Managed Care
With workplace injury care facing high fragmentation and low patient satisfaction, HERO MSK …
The Discount Trap in Workers’ Comp Medical Care
At first glance, medical discounts seem like a win for employers. Lower fees should mean lower …
Innovation from National Comp: Paradigm’s HERO MSK Program
I recently attended National Comp and, as always, looked forward to hearing what is new in the …
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The Three C’s of a Great Medical Provider Relationship — Care, Cooperation, and Credentials
Behind every well-managed claim stands a well-chosen provider. In workers’ compensation, medical …
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The Hidden Costs of Discount-Driven Medical Networks
At first glance, “discount” sounds like a good deal. Every employer wants to believe that a 30% or …
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Why Early Vocational Rehab Can Prevent Long-Term Disability Claims
When an employee suffers a serious workplace injury, the immediate focus is usually on medical …
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On-Site vs. Outpatient vs. In-Home: Choosing the Right Setting for Physical Therapy
On-Site vs. Outpatient vs. In-Home: Choosing the Right Setting for Physical Therapy When an …
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Teaching Injured Workers How to Work (and Live) Again
When a worker is injured on the job, most employers think first of medical treatment and physical …
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Chronic Pain Programs: A Smarter Approach for Aging Workforces
As the workforce ages, employers face a growing challenge in managing the impact of chronic pain on …
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Behind the Scenes of Medical Bill Review: How to Catch Overcharges and Coding Errors
If you've ever felt like medical bills are written in a foreign language, you're not alone. In …
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Injury Triage: The $100 Decision That Can Save Thousands
In workers’ compensation, some of the most expensive decisions happen in the first few minutes …
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Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) in Workers’ Comp: A Case Study on Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
Once employers and adjusters understand the value of evidence-based medicine (EBM) in workers' …
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What is Evidence-Based Medicine in Workers’ Compensation
Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) plays a critical role in workers’ compensation, guiding both medical …
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The Role of Evidence-Based Medicine in Transforming Workers’ Compensation
In the intricate landscape of workers' compensation, the pursuit of optimal outcomes for injured …
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