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Apricus Physical Medicine

Compre­hensive Rehab­ilitation Solutions Enhanced by Clinical Oversight

Physical medicine costs are rising because when care isn’t actively managed, it drifts, varies in quality and gets slowed down by fragmented workflows. Only Apricus Physical Medicine changes that by controlling care from day one.

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Get Control and Predictability of Physical Medicine Claims

Apricus steers injured employees to the right providers, flags issues early and keeps treatment on track so your claims resolve faster with fewer visits and more predictable costs.

Keep Care on Track and Moving Toward Discharge
Standardize Care Quality
Intervene Before Costs Spike
Eliminate Barriers to Care Coordination

What We Bring to the Table

Reduce Number of Visits by
Avg Reduction in Visits

20%

Evaluations Scheduled Within
Avg Reduction in Lost-time

1 Week

Therapy Scheduled Within
Evaluations Scheduled Within

48 hr

Clinical Management Applied to Every Claim

  • Clear expectations set up front for visit count, progression and discharge
  • Active recovery emphasized over passive treatment
  • Checkpoints make sure progress is happening—not just visits being used
  • Clinical expert review applied on each case to find and fix problems early
Clinical Oversite in Action

Smarter Physical Medicine Oversight. Lower Costs. Better Outcomes.Take Control of Therapy Costs Without Increasing Adjuster Workload

In this three-part video series, Apricus leaders break down how organizations are gaining control of physical medicine without increasing workload. You’ll see how clinical oversight, transparent coordination, and data-driven outcomes combine to deliver a smarter approach. One that helps reduce costs, ease team burden, and accelerate return to work.

 

Employees Directed to Providers Who Consistently Deliver Better Outcomes

  • Care decisions based on performance, not convenience
  • Visibility into provider performance and patient progress
  • Providers specifically selected for your injured employees

High-Risk and Off-Track Claims Serviced Early

  • Cases with higher-than-normal visit counts or frequency automatically surfaced
  • Track actual recovery—not just utilization
  • Multiple risk signals considered
  • Early clinical review or outreach triggered when something looks off

Quick, Simple Referrals for All Specialty Service Needs

  • Schedule first visits faster to get therapy started sooner. 
  • Make a single call and get all your rehabilitation needs met from start to finish. We handle all the time-consuming work, so you can focus on closing claims

Empower Decisions With Integrated Technology

  • Integration with bill review and data analytics establishes a full view of medical spend trends to empower claims professionals to make better-informed decisions
  • Vertical alignment across utilization review and case management promotes comprehensive care, streamlined communication and collaboration

Physical Medicine Services Include

  • Acupuncture
  • Aquatic Therapy
  • Certified Hand Therapy
  • Chiropractic
  • Functional Capacity Evaluation/Impairment Rating
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Work Conditioning/Hardening

Physical Medicine Resources
 

   

Elevating Work Comp Care Through Physical Medicine Innovation 
Enlyte industry experts discuss how a comprehensive physical medicine program can help deliver optimal results. 

Enlyte Executive Insights with Kim Radcliffe
Vertical Integration of Data and Clinical Services to Improve Physical Medicine Outcomes 

Podcast: Managing the Seismic Shift
From Inpatient to Outpatient Physical Medicine Services

Podcast: Calculating the Value of Evidence-Based PT
Explore how data-backed strategies in physical therapy can reduce overutilization, improve recovery, and lower overall claim costs.

   

FCE Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to all your Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) questions in this guide for workers’ comp professionals.

On Demand: Common and Complex Ankle and Foot Injuries
Surgical Considerations and Physical Therapy Treatment

Spotlight: Using Quality PT First for Low Back Pain
Helps Reduce Costs and Improves Outcomes

Is your PT network doing enough?
Ask these 5 questions to find out what your program might be missing.

“No matter what my question is, Dolores can answer it or knows who can. She is pleasant and I love working with her.”

Adjuster

“I had a very difficult file. Thanks to Cara’s professionalism, knowledge, and willingness to go above and beyond, this difficult file was easier to manage.”

Case Manager

“No matter what I ask for or need help with, Stephanie’s been able to respond with a quickness that is very rare these days. She is a delight to work with!”

Rehab Provider

Strong Recoveries Start Here

To learn more about our comprehensive suite of specialty services, request a consultation with an expert. Together, we will begin to build a specialty solution to meet your company’s unique needs.

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Whether it is durable medical equipment, home health care, diagnostic imaging or another specialty solution, we offer a one-stop-shop experience to make sure those recovering from an injury get what they need, when they need it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Physical Medicine Management

 

  1. When should physical medicine be used in a workers’ comp claim?

    Physical medicine should be used early in a claim, usually within the first few weeks after a musculoskeletal or soft tissue injury, to guide appropriate treatment and prevent overutilization. Early involvement helps ensure injured individuals receive the right level of care, reduces unnecessary therapy visits, and supports faster functional recovery to reduce physical medicine spend by 20-40%.

  2. How does managed physical medicine reduce claim costs?

    Managed physical medicine lowers claim costs by spotting excessive treatment early and keeping therapy aligned with accepted care guidelines. It also shortens claim duration by supporting faster recovery and return to work, which lowers both medical and indemnity costs.

  3. How does physical medicine improve return-to-work outcomes?

    Physical medicine improves return-to-work outcomes by focusing on functional recovery through structured, goal-oriented treatment plans. Injured employees regain strength and mobility more efficiently, which helps them return to work sooner and reduces the risk of long-term disability.

  1. What is clinical oversight in physical medicine?

    Clinical oversight involves reviewing treatment plans, progress, and utilization to ensure care is medically appropriate and effective. In claims, this helps identify excessive or ineffective therapy early, allowing adjusters to intervene, control costs and keep recovery on track.

  2. How can adjusters identify overutilization in physical therapy?

    Overutilization may be indicated by excessive visit counts, lack of measurable progress, or treatment plans that extend beyond typical guidelines. Managed physical medicine programs flag these patterns early, enabling timely intervention and better cost control.

  3. What are the benefits of early intervention in physical medicine?

    Early intervention helps direct patients to appropriate care sooner, reducing delays, preventing unnecessary treatment and improving overall recovery outcomes. It also gives claims professionals better visibility and control over the course of treatment from the start.