How Employers Can Benefit From an Integrated Treatment and Claim-Support Model
It can be virtually impossible to avoid injuries in the workplace, but, as an employer, you want to manage them the best way you can when they do happen. An integrated treatment and claim-support model for your workers’ compensation program can offer a wide range of benefits. What are the key components of an integrated approach, and what benefits can it offer?
What Does the Integrated Approach to Workers’ Compensation Treatment and Claims Look Like?
With an integrated approach, all the parties to a workers’ comp claim work cooperatively, including healthcare providers, employers, claims adjusters, and case managers. The focus of the integrated approach is on the employee—specifically, on how to get the employee back to work in a timely manner but in a way that does not pose an unreasonable risk of reinjury or aggravation of an injury.
By working in collaboration, the parties can identify potential complications at an early stage, often minimizing the consequences. The integrated approach relies on analytics and clinical standards to determine treatment and ensure that workers get proper care. Whenever possible, the integrated approach uses technology to gather accurate information and maximize efficiency.
What Are the Benefits of the Integrated Approach?
With an integrated approach, the key participants in the process are working together at all times, meaning there’s less risk of delay. Workers tend to have faster recovery times, which typically means reduced medical expenses and earlier return to work productivity. As a general rule, workers are happier, as they sense greater support from management.
In addition, the integrated approach provides a more effective model for addressing complex injury claims, such as those with physical, emotional, mental, and even social consequences. There’s less risk that the different parties will prescribe different treatment or engage in activities that are counterproductive.
Contact Core Medical Center Today To Learn How We Can Help You Manage Your Workers’ Compensation Claims
Are you looking for a more efficient and cost-effective way to manage workers’ compensation costs for your business? At Core Medical Center, we have worked extensively with employers to streamline and manage workers’ compensation claims. To learn more, contact Core Medical Center online or call our offices in Blue Springs, Missouri, at (819) 229-1941.
