A successful managed care program must address every stage of workers’ compensation claims, and the first stage includes early intervention strategies. Early intervention is the first look at an injured worker’s claim, designed to initiate a proactive and coordinated response at the earliest, most critical point.
In this initial stage, managed care professionals identify any clinical or non-clinical risk factors impacting the claim. Based on these findings, a plan is set for the appropriate level of care. This helps workers get the best care, return to work sooner and, ultimately, lower medical and indemnity costs.
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