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Diagnostic Big Picture: Don't be Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish (November 2009)
With rising medical costs in a tough economy, payers are under intense pressure to tighten the reins on medical spending, particularly in areas of high inflation. Diagnostic radiology - with a 20 percent annual growth rate - is now the fastest-rising medical expense, increasing at twice the rate of prescription drugs and overall heathcare spending. (read more)
A Tale of Two EMGs (September 2009)
In recent workers' compensation research, One Call Medical found that up to 40 percent of non-prequalified or un-credentialed providers performing Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) may deliver inaccurate test results. In this article, we examine the multiple, complex variables that affect EMG & NCS accuracy. (read more)
Focus on Claims Managers: Three Key Challenges, Three Solutions (August 2009)
One Call Medical recently hosted a series of focus groups with the nation’s leading claims managers to identify and discuss their top concerns. This bulletin delves into these challenges and looks at available solutions to help address them. (read more)
The Hidden Costs in Workers’ Compensation: Costly & Inaccurate Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies (July 2009)
Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) are essential in assessing muscle and/or nerve damage, but poorly administered or misinterpreted tests are resulting in higher costs for workers’ compensation. One Call Medical has found that as many as 40 percent of tests performed by out-of-network providers may be inaccurate. (read more)
Three Wishes: What Claims Adjusters Really Want (June 2009)
Claims professionals in the workers’ compensation industry have seen their jobs become increasingly more complex. One Call Medical, the national leader in diagnostic management, recently hosted a series of focus groups with claims adjusters to identify their work life “wish list.” This bulletin focuses on adjusters’ work-related challenges and the solutions available to meet their needs. (read more)
2009 - The Year of Diagnostic Radiology (May 2009)
Diagnostic radiology is today’s fastest growing medical expense, yet workers’ compensation payers unknowingly allow up to 67% of their advanced radiology claims to slip by without the benefit of diagnostic network discounts or quality oversight. One Call Medical identifies why this happens and how to close these loopholes to prevent future losses and ensure better patient care. (read more)
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