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On the job injuries are unfortunate, but will happen. Surprisingly, the greatest monetary expense incurred when
employees are injured on the job is not the health care received, but the expense of having the employee out of
work for an extensive period of time. When that injured employee is “off from work” the employer still needs to
continue with business. Therefore, there is the added, and largest, expense of having to hire someone to
temporarily replace that injured worker, as well as the burden that is imposed on the rest of the staff add up
rapidly.
Extraordinary cost savings can be realized with quality worker’s compensation case management. Number one
priority is always the highest level of care that is needed to enhance the injured employees recovery. The key to
cost control is by working with a single provider, frequent re-evaluation, and close communication with the
employee and employer who can assist in making sure that the employee is following the treatment plan. The
employer benefits from regular status reports regarding the diagnosis, expected prognosis and treatment. This
allows the employer to effortlessly monitor the care and track the progress of their injured employees, which
provides a sense of control and assurance over this often-cumbersome process. Should more specialized
services be required, the health provider should handle the referral process for these services and act as a
patient advocate with the specialist to ensure that the employee’s treatment is focused and effective.
The secret to expedite healing is well known. A large percentage of injuries heal much quicker and the patient
returns back to full duty much more rapidly when they are not put “off from work” at home watching “Oprah” but put
on variety of creative back-to-work restrictions appropriate for their injury. Some employees may prefer to be off
from work but it is so important that the employee continues to contribute to the daily working operations no
matter if its greeting at the door to answering the phones. The employee stays involved. With the “back to work as
soon as medically possible” philosophy, this regimen of treatment and evaluation translate into a quicker return
to work duties.
Should more specialized services be required outside of the clinic, the skilled health provider will handle the
referral process for these services and work closely with the specialist to ensure that the employee is treated
efficiently and effectively. Research has shown that employers that utilize a quality worker’s compensation case
management for their injured employee closes cases much quicker than those who don’t. The structure,
communication, and resources provided will play a significant role in eliminating costs and expediting recoveries.
The dedicated guidance and quality, injury-appropriate medical care provided by a skilled health provider will also
promote goodwill between employers and employees. Employees want to feel they are being treated fairly and
feel valued by their employer, hence increasing their desire to return to work and accelerating recovery.
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Did you know...
4.4 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in 2003, resulting in a rate of 5 cases per
100 equivalent full-time workers. These illnesses and injuries are estimated to cost employers a staggering $1
trillion annually, with workers' compensation insurance premiums and other related costs running an average of
2-3 percent of payroll.
employees are injured on the job is not the health care received, but the expense of having the employee out of
work for an extensive period of time. When that injured employee is “off from work” the employer still needs to
continue with business. Therefore, there is the added, and largest, expense of having to hire someone to
temporarily replace that injured worker, as well as the burden that is imposed on the rest of the staff add up
rapidly.
Extraordinary cost savings can be realized with quality worker’s compensation case management. Number one
priority is always the highest level of care that is needed to enhance the injured employees recovery. The key to
cost control is by working with a single provider, frequent re-evaluation, and close communication with the
employee and employer who can assist in making sure that the employee is following the treatment plan. The
employer benefits from regular status reports regarding the diagnosis, expected prognosis and treatment. This
allows the employer to effortlessly monitor the care and track the progress of their injured employees, which
provides a sense of control and assurance over this often-cumbersome process. Should more specialized
services be required, the health provider should handle the referral process for these services and act as a
patient advocate with the specialist to ensure that the employee’s treatment is focused and effective.
The secret to expedite healing is well known. A large percentage of injuries heal much quicker and the patient
returns back to full duty much more rapidly when they are not put “off from work” at home watching “Oprah” but put
on variety of creative back-to-work restrictions appropriate for their injury. Some employees may prefer to be off
from work but it is so important that the employee continues to contribute to the daily working operations no
matter if its greeting at the door to answering the phones. The employee stays involved. With the “back to work as
soon as medically possible” philosophy, this regimen of treatment and evaluation translate into a quicker return
to work duties.
Should more specialized services be required outside of the clinic, the skilled health provider will handle the
referral process for these services and work closely with the specialist to ensure that the employee is treated
efficiently and effectively. Research has shown that employers that utilize a quality worker’s compensation case
management for their injured employee closes cases much quicker than those who don’t. The structure,
communication, and resources provided will play a significant role in eliminating costs and expediting recoveries.
The dedicated guidance and quality, injury-appropriate medical care provided by a skilled health provider will also
promote goodwill between employers and employees. Employees want to feel they are being treated fairly and
feel valued by their employer, hence increasing their desire to return to work and accelerating recovery.
________________________________________________________________________________________
Did you know...
4.4 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in 2003, resulting in a rate of 5 cases per
100 equivalent full-time workers. These illnesses and injuries are estimated to cost employers a staggering $1
trillion annually, with workers' compensation insurance premiums and other related costs running an average of
2-3 percent of payroll.
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