In its simplest form, the Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) is a pool of funding reserved for future accident-related treatment once a workers' compensation case is settled. However, because of its complex nature, some employers will go the MSA route when there are better options available, or they'll falsely believe a settlement agreement will cover these expenses and decide not to pursue.
Tune into this podcast where Nicole Usher delves into the effects of the provider shortage on home health care.
Asking the right questions is key to providing effective home health services for injured employees. Factors like medical complexity, physical constraints and mental needs are crucial in determining the appropriate level of service, impacting both recovery and financial outcomes.
Discover the top 5 ways Enlyte aids Workers' Comp providers in our latest video featuring Kate Farley-Agee, VP of Network Product Management.
Dawn Moore, RN, senior director, case management services, explains how increasing stressors in health care are factoring into more providers leaving the field. And, as more providers leave, those who stay in the field often must work longer hours, exacerbating the situation.
Brian Allen was recently featured among top regulatory professionals in a Business Insurance article focusing on the increase of cancer presumption regulations in state workers’ comp systems.
Emperion and Enlyte leaders have completed the separation of IME, Peer Review (PR), and Independent Review Organization (IRO) services from Enlyte to Emperion, following the agreement announced in February. Emperion will focus on expanded product development and investment opportunities for these and related solutions, paving the way for specialized IME and Peer Review growth and innovation.