Telephonic Case Management works because the employers are able to
contact the staff with their concerns, questions or if they need
information. Telephonic Case Management facilitates return to work
status progress by managing the case internally, ensuring appointments
are kept and the employer is notified of any missed appointments.
Is that all it does?
No, Telephonic Case Management is staffed by Registered Nurses who
have experience in meeting the needs of the patient, the provider and
the employer. That is what makes this program different. The employer is
able to work with medical staff to ensure their needs are being met and
their employee is return to work in the safest, healthiest manner
possible.
Why is this good news for employers?
Telephonic Case Management is a complimentary service assisting
employers in curbing their workers compensation costs by managing a case
and preventing it from going nowhere for long periods of time.
Telephonic Case Management also works to get the injured employee back
to work as soon as medically reasonable. That helps employers with their
production cost.
How does Telephonic Case Management differ from Field Case
Management?
Telephonic Case Management works with and will recommend the hiring
of an External Case Manager for those cases that are often times
difficult, patient is noncompliant with medical care or the employer has
a need that is beyond the scope of their workers compensation carrier.
External Case Management is a paid service that meets with the patient
and works with the patient and the employer to create a treatment plans
that will return the injured worker to the work force in a timely
manner. External Case Managers also provides the employer and the
insurance company with a detailed report regarding the client's status
and progress for medical report purposes.