Specialty Solutions Spotlight: When Shoulder Claims Stop Moving Forward
Shoulder injuries can look routine early in a claim. But when therapy progress or return-to-work planning stalls, they can become costly and difficult to move forward. For adjusters, the key to managing these claims is knowing the red flags to watch for, why they matter and what action to take next.
Common and Complex Shoulder Injury Frequently Asked Questions
In our recent webinar, Common and Complex Shoulder Injuries: Surgical Considerations and Physical Therapy Treatment, we explore the most common shoulder injuries and potential complications that can affect recovery. Here are some of the frequently asked questions from the presentation.
5 Ways Apricus Referrals Help Adjusters Move Specialty Claims Forward
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Specialty referrals can slow a claim when each service requires a different vendor, contact, update and bill. For adjusters managing high caseloads, those handoffs add time and uncertainty. Apricus Specialty Solutions gives you one coordinated referral path for many specialty needs, helping reduce follow-up work, speed coordination and keep the claim moving.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: How Adjusters Can Keep Rural Workers’ Comp Claims Moving
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Workers’ compensation claims can slow quickly when an injured employee doesn’t have access to nearby specialty providers. In rural areas, a routine referral for imaging, physical therapy, durable medical equipment or home health can become a claim delay when distance, limited provider availability or several services have to be scheduled at once.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: How Adjusters Can Spot CRPS Early in Work Comp Claims
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, or CRPS, can change the course of an upper extremity claim fast. What starts as a routine wrist, hand or arm injury can become a longer disability claim with delayed functional recovery, higher treatment intensity and growing return-to-work barriers. For adjusters, the key is to spot the warning signs early, understand what may be driving the claim off course and know when to seek added support.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Understanding Work Comp Injuries for New and Inexperienced Workers
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Newer workers are prone to more frequent injuries than their more experienced counterparts. Understanding why and how these injuries occur helps guide more effective claim management.
Cut the Friction: Reducing Claim Costs Through Integration
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Medical costs in workers’ compensation and auto claims continue to rise. While catastrophic claims and fee schedule changes draw attention, much of the financial pressure often stems from factors less visible: fragmented systems, delayed referrals, disconnected data and reactive decision-making.