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Company Provides Therapy Oversight in Workers' Compensation
Author: | Monday September 01, 2008
In workers' compensation it is about returning
the injured employee back to gainful
employment as quickly as possible.
Network Synergy Group
Company Provides
Therapy Solution
In Workers' Comp
One of the definitions of the word synergy is "cooperative action among groups that creates an enhanced combined effect." The definition fits the goals of Network Synergy Group (NSG), which was founded in 1997.
NSG has built, "from the ground up", a skilled therapy delivery system designed to return injured employees back to work in a timely, cost-effective manner. The company has a nationwide network of medical professionals that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and diagnostic services in a utilization model that seeks to be beneficial to all participants, according to its management team.
"Physical Medicine is a cost driver that Is fast becoming a top line Item on the Medical Expense Ledger." explained Brian Bell, Senior Vice President of Sales. NSG provides the management expertise to fix financial exposure, transfer risk and return employees back to work. We do this by working closely with our partners and by focusing on outcomes," Bell emphasized.
NSG reports that therapy provider’s range from large companies to small local groups across the country. "Our program allows the therapist to treat more effectively and 'smarter'. No two individuals are alike,” added Randall Corcoran, Regional Sales Executive, based in Georgia.
Because physical therapy can comprise the longest course of treatment in the rehab process, effective therapy management is vital in timely return-to-work, according to NSG. "We partner with our providers and work closely with the professionals in our network to achieve success." Bell pointed out.
NSG has grown over the last ten years thanks to the momentum from payers who have experienced positive results and cost savings, according to Bell. Taking the administrative burden off of the payer is also a key element. Our people and technology enable us to manage an entire course of treatment (from scheduling, through effective discharge) with a single authorization and one bill.
In workers' compensation, it is about returning the injured employee back to gainful employment as quickly as possible. In each state the rules can be somewhat different but the goal is the same. "Regional differences can offer challenges but also opportunity to meet specific needs. Our impeccable outcomes, savings, and clinical oversight have excited our customers into freely sharing their NSG experiences with others in the industry… they're spreading the word. Regardless of severity of Injury or duration of care, our customers pay a flat fee with zero risk." Corcoran said.
"NSG has built its technology and network from the ground up," according to Bell. NSG's clinical team is made up of licensed physical and occupational therapists and a board certified occupational physician.
"We are excited about the future. Our extreme focus on results, utilization savings, and personal service has fueled growth. We are aggressively expanding our market presence through differentiated programs that will broaden our reach. The NSG team Is committed to being the Occupation Health Care solution of choice." Bell concluded.
Ed. Note: NSG's Rehabilitation Management programs employ a series of proprietary reimbursement models to manage PT, OT, Occupational Medicine, and Diagnostic Services that drive utilization through peer-to-peer oversight. The company also provides Functional Capacity Evaluations, Physical Reconditioning Programs and Work Hardening Programs.
Visit the Tampa-based company's web site: www.network-synergy.com or call 888-533-0727.
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