Employers must partner with insurance/risk management professionals, adjusters, medical providers, attorneys, and WC coordinators, to maintain an effective WC cost containment system. Understanding and managing these areas can result in a substantial reduction of an employer’s expenses. During this last of the four WC Cost Containment classes, the primary objective will be illustrating how to select and work with third parties to manage and reduce workers’ compensation costs. Attendees will learn the basics of claims resolution and settlements, managing medical and drug costs, and reducing workers’ compensation fraud.
Course Credits: 2 CEU Hours
Fee: $89 ($49 for BRMS Clients)
Outline:
I. Introduction
II.Medical Cost Containment
III.Fighting Fraud and Abuse
IV.Rehabilitating the Injured Employee
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IV.Managing Prescription Drug Use and Abuse
V.Claims Resolutions and Settlements
VI. Federal Employees Compensation Act
VII. Questions & Answers
Continuing Education Credits - Approval Numbers
CA ARF Administrators (129-0202-32520) - 2 hrs
CA GH Administrators (129-0202-32522) - 2 hrs
CA RCFE Administrators (129-0202-32521) - 2 hrs
CA NHAP (1738002-6660) - 2hrs
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