In Part 2 of this series, dated 9/27/2018, I discussed the “What’s in It for the Injured Worker and the Union” regarding RTW. Today I will discuss the common perceptions, misconceptions, the “What’s in it for the Caregiver/Provider” and a best practice statement by the IAIABC. Please refer to [...]
This week I have been working on CompAlliance’s re-accreditation for Utilization and Case Management, and as a result have been examining in detail our processes, protocols and procedures. It made me think of an article I recently read on LinkedIn by someone who performs file reviews and analysis [...]
I was reading an article today about the scarcity of IV fluids due to the natural disasters we have encountered this past year. Apparently one of the major suppliers of IV fluids manufactures these items in Puerto Rico and due to the recent hurricanes, the ability to manufacture these [...]
CompAlliance is always honored to support and exhibit at the KS Department of Labor Conference every year. This year, Julie was interviewed at our booth and asked to describe the services we provide for the Midwest region. Here is a link to the interview. For more information about CompAlliance [...]
The workers’ compensation industry gets a lot of bad raps about how we conduct our business. There are “exposés” by organizations talking about the injustices within the workers’ compensation system. I see law firm ads throughout the country stating “they are for the people” and will help you [...]
The first time I heard of the term Double V, was while reading the book, Hidden Numbers, the story of the black female mathematicians that worked for NACA (later NASA) during WWII - helping to design safe airplanes for the war effort. The Double V referred to a [...]
CompAlliance is honored to be speaking at the WCI2016 Center for Excellence on “Driving Value through Quality,” with panel members Denise Algire, director of managed care and disability for the Albertsons Company in Pleasanton, Calif.; Linda Van Dillen, Chief Communications Officer of CompAlliance Managed Care in Merriam, Kan.; and Kylanne [...]
