News Briefs
As a leader in the diagnostic radiology and neurodiagnostic industries, One Call Medical has unique insights. We frequently meet with other industry leaders to provide you with a comprehensive view of today's diagnostic challenges. These articles are designed to educate and increase awareness about the latest trends and to inspire the industry toward new and emerging solutions.
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Over-Radiation: Emerging Danger in Workers' Compensation? (July 2010)
Are americans getting too much radiation from medical imaging? According to recent headlines, the answer is: maybe. (read more)
Spotlight on Radiology: OCM Providers Focus on Quality (June 2010)
In this issue, our radiology providers share their philosophy for providing a high level of service and quality to our workers' compensation clients. (read more)
Acute Injuries: Timing of EMG & NCS (May 2010)
Questions frequently arise concerning timing of Electrymyograpy (EMG) & Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) following an acute injury. Timing really is everything in this case. (read more)
Seven-Point Quality Checklist for Diagnostic Networks (April 2010)
Workers' Compensation payers are seeking new solutions that provide access to the best diagnostic providers and accurate test results. We've identified the top seven criteria that can be used to assess the quality quotient of a provider network. (read more)
How Well Are You Managing Your Diagnostic Referrals? (March 2010)
Many payers do not realize that a leakage problem exists, but more organizations are now trying to understand their own diagnostic referral and spending patterns to determine when and where leakage occurs. (read more)
EMG & NCS: Medically Useful Outcomes (February 2010)
EMG and nerve conduction studies (NCS) are performed to assist the treating physicians in making a diagnosis that would direct the patient’s treatment. In order for the results of the study to be utilized, the EMG & NCS must be considered “medically useful”. (read more)
Nurse Case Managers: Top Three Needs (January 2010)
In workers’ compensation, nurse case managers (NCMs) perform many tasks. They work with medical providers, employers, and injured workers to facilitate appropriate medical services, identify potential obstacles to recovery, and ultimately focus on returning injured employees back to work. (read more)
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Managing Today's Rapid Growth in Diagnostic Radiology Costs
The cost of diagnostic radiology is growing 20% annually, making it the fastest growing medical expense.
May 28, 2009 - Advances in diagnostic radiology are revolutionizing the way disease and injuries are detected, diagnosed and treated. Services such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans enable physicians to visualize a patient's internal anatomy with increasing clarity and exponential benefits for the field of medicine. (read more)
Research Reveals Two-Thirds of Advanced Radiology Services in Workers’ Compensation are Overpaid by 30-40%
The Result Is Higher Costs for Today’s Fastest Rising Medical Expense and Potential Delayed Return to Work
March 3, 2009 - Today, more than two-thirds of advanced radiology services are performed without the benefit of a specialized network, according to research analysis performed by One Call Medical. (read more)
Research Reveals Workers’ Compensation Hidden Cost Drivers
Up to 40% of Neurodiagnostic Test Results Are Not Medically Useful, Leading to Poor Treatment, Unnecessary Surgeries, and Delayed Return-to-Work
November 17, 2008 - Up to 40 percent of Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) performed on injured workers may be inaccurate, according to research by One Call Medical. (read more)