Workers’ compensation is a timely and costly process for both employers and their injured employees. This is why many businesses choose to work with medical network providers like Direct PT/DX to optimize care for workers that have been hurt on the job.
Timely Access to Care
To make sure employees get the care they need when they need it, our team of medical network providers will first curate a list of qualified physicians and vet them based upon the injuries a worker has suffered. They then proceed to schedule appointments with the chosen physicians, minimizing the time between when the injury occurred and when the patient can begin treatment. Lastly, Direct PT/DX has built a large, national network, which means the patients we service gain access to specialists, including orthopedic surgeons, neurologists and physical therapists, that will speed up the recovery process.
Coordinated Care
Medical network companies employ case managers and care coordinators to help facilitate communication between the injured worker, their employer, insurance carrier and treatment providers. This type of coordinated care is crucial to getting an employee back to work as soon as possible. Case managers can also start the conversations around return-to-work treatment plans that are specifically designed to get an employee back to their job, whether that be outlining modified protocols or making necessary workplace modifications.
Efficient Administration
Case managers not only coordinate care but also handle the administrative aspect of workers’ compensation situations by centralizing medical management, scheduling and billing. Our team also reduces administration burden by reducing litigation through structure, prompt responses and appropriate medical care for the injured worker.
Cost Control
Like mentioned above, we have created a nationwide network, which enables us to gain access to specialists that typically have long waiting lists. Through this network, we are also able to negotiate fees to ensure our patients and their employers secure competitive rates.
