How can Workers’ Comp Medical Scheduling Help to Simplify the Job of Nurse Case Managers
A majority of nurse case managers are registered nurses working for a carrier of workers’ compensation insurance or workers comp case management companies. Their main responsibility in the health care industry includes: As a third party whose task is to facilitate prompt and accurate communication between the parties involved, a nurse case manager is one person […]
The Benefits of Using a Medical Scheduling Company for In-Home Physical Therapy
Contrary to common misconceptions, hiring a medical scheduling company for your employees’ health care and workers’ compensation needs is a necessary cost for your business. It provides savings, improves the productivity of your staff and frees up the time-consuming task of booking medical appointments and tracking the status of sick or injured employees. Here are […]
Workers’ Compensation Fee Schedules – Legal Issues that Affect Healthcare Providers and Third Party Administrators
Pursuant to Federal and state laws, all employees covered by workers compensation may be entitled to medical care, payment for lost wages, and other applicable benefits – if they become ill or injured on the job. However, there are instances when workers compensation claims become the subject of disputes between employee and employer, employer and insurer, or […]
Electronic Data Interchange – Its Significance and Benefits in the Medical Scheduling Industry
Healthcare is a document-intensive industry where the use of paper forms in the transmission of healthcare data is a slow, inefficient and expensive process. As an answer to the great demand for faster, more efficient healthcare processing, the Federal government formed the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI). This, in coordination with the Health Insurance […]
Direct Pay Provider Network – A Christmas and New Year Present for Our Clients
It is customary for millions of people around the world to celebrate Christmas. It is a magical season filled with joy, gift-giving, and benevolent wishes for the coming year. As a provider of medical management and scheduling services, Direct Pay Provider Network would like to join in this global Christmas celebration. In the Christmas tradition […]
What Is Medical Scheduling For Workers’ Compensation?
First of all, what is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ Compensation is a form of insurance that covers all medical and rehabilitation costs, and even lost wages for employees who got injured at work. Workers’ Compensation is mandated by law and required in all states. However, filing all the documents and claims requirements takes up a lot […]
How To Choose The Right Provider When It Comes To Workers’ Compensation Dental Claims
In a 2017 report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental trauma accounts for less than 1% of injuries in the workplace. This number seems insignificant compared to other injuries in the workplace. However, dental injuries are still traumatic. They may not be as common as other workers compensation claims, but they can be just as challenging, […]
Give Thanks for Medical Scheduling Providers
When it comes to workers’ compensation claims for injuries in the workplace, Direct Pay Provider Network a medical scheduling provider will definitely make everything easier, more convenient and hassle-free. Once an employee or worker gets injured in the workplace, there are a lot of steps that you have to deal with. First you have to make the […]
Are Injured Workers Entitled to Home Care as a Workers’ Compensation Benefit?
Employees who sustain injuries in the performance of their duties are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits including home care and rehabilitation – if these are required for the patient’s recovery. Many workers that are covered by workers’ compensation insurance are not really aware that if they are injured, they are actually entitled to home health […]
Physical Therapy as an Opioid Alternative for Chronic Pain
Opioid is a popular go-to relief for chronic pain that may be caused by accidents occurring in the workplace. Did you know that physical therapy that is an effective substitute for opioid? Learn about it here.