According to the National Safety Council, “The average cost for all claims combined for accidents that occurred in 2021-2022 was $44,179.” Business owners, especially those working in construction and transportation, can often be hit with workers’ compensation claims multiple times per year, which can be extremely costly in both time and hard costs.
At VONA Case Management, we help injured workers, employers and insurance adjusters navigate through the workers’ comp process, creating a more seamless and swift experience that allows employers to spend less money on claims and for employees to get back to work as quickly and safely as possible.
Keep scrolling to learn more on how we reduce workers’ compensation costs for businesses.
Prompt Medical Intervention
Prompt medical attention is crucial for reducing expenses in workers’ compensation claims. Our team of case managers coordinate medical treatment, enabling injured employees to receive treatment for qualified providers as quickly as possible. This helps shorten the recovery time for employees, leading to lower disability costs and the reduction of lost productivity for the business.
Prevent Claims Escalation
We recognize that employers, no matter how large their business is, are extremely busy and often overbooked. This can cause tasks related to workers’ compensation claims to fall through the cracks. Unmanaged claims often escalate into costly disputes or lengthy time away from work. Case managers allow for clear communication between all parties and help deter litigation.
Return-to-Work Programming
Return-to-work programming is another valuable service our case managers supply. These programs focus on getting injured employees back on the job with modified, job-aligned duties. Our case managers help with planning necessary accommodations, whether that be reduced hours or an adjusted role, when appropriate. This not only reduces costs but also boosts team and employee morale and strengthens the relationship between the injured employee and their boss.
Lowering Administrative Costs
Workers’ compensation claims involve a lot of administrative tasks like documentation, medical records review and compliance monitoring. As mentioned earlier, these can fall through the cracks for many businesses, as other pressing items rise to the top of the list. Our team can take these tasks off the plate of employers to better streamline the process and ensure everything is completed accurately and in a timely manner. This helps keep everyone on the same page and timeline while also significantly reducing administrative costs.
Mitigate Fraud & Abuse
Fraud and abuse continue to be pressing issues for workers’ compensation. Examples include falsified claims and exaggerated injuries. With our detailed, hands-on approach, we help identify and address red flags that could indicate fraudulent claims.
Improve Outcomes
Ultimately, our goal is to help employers, injured employees and insurers achieve the best possible outcome. We minimize errors, cut down on inefficiencies and reduce the duration of claims while also prioritizing employee wellbeing. This leads to improved results and lower costs for everyone involved.Interested in hiring a case manager for your workers’ comp claims? Check out all of the services we offer at VONA Case Management.
