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The Program Freedom Experience
On January 17, 2018, Mitchell hosted the one-of-a-kind Program Freedom Experience in Palm Springs, CA. The afternoon included a dynamic presentation from Mitchell leaders and partners, as well as hands-on interactions and a chance to network with a robust mix of industry influencers.
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The American Medical Association (AMA) shook up the Property and Casualty industry by bringing a big change to the 2017 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set. Two very familiar CPT codes, 97001 Physical Therapy (PT) Evaluation and 97002 Physical Therapy Re-evaluation were deleted effective January 1, 2017.
Technology Integrations Are Transforming How Pharmacy Benefits Managers Monitor Drug Therapies
Technology continues to transform the way we live and work, and the insurance industry is no exception. One way technology advancements are having a positive impact on workers’ compensation payors and enabling them to get their claimants on the road to recovery in a safe and effective manner is by improving visibility into pharmaceutical utilization.