Webinar: Keeping Claims on Track During COVID-19

Helen Froehlich

Senior Vice President

Mariellen Blue

National Director, Case Management Services

Event Details

Start: April 23, 2020 @ 2:00PM EDT End: @ Location: Online Event

Case management provides a crucial role in keeping claims on track and achieving return to work or maximum medical improvement. However, as COVID-19 restrictions present new challenges in claims management, payers are asking what to do and how to ensure injured employees stay on track with their care protocol and meet their RTW/MMI goals.

Genex experts shared important insights based on clinical best practices and real-life case strategies to help you move claims forward in the face of COVID-19 restrictions, challenges, and possible exposure.

Download a copy of the slides and watch the on-demand webinar below.

Speakers

Helen Froehlich SVP, Utilization Management	Mariellen Blue, RN, CCM National Director of Case Management Services	Bobbie Doyle, RN, BSN, CCM Case Management Regional Director

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