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[Infographic] 2021 Utilization Review Program
January 5, 2022At EK Health, we have partnered our strength in clinical excellence with our superior technology in
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Employers Face a Health Crisis for the “Long Haul”
November 10, 2021As challenging as 2020 was for employers and their employees, 2021 has not yet brought the “return t
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A Letter From a WC Provider: Why I Hate Workers’ Comp
October 12, 2021Regulations and red tape are inherent in the workers’ compensation industry. When asking providers w
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Preparing for the ‘Green Wave’ of Medical Cannabis in Workers’ Comp Claims
August 9, 2021EK Health’s Chief Medical Officer shares what he found on his education journey to better understand
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The Ergonomics of Video Conferencing Fatigue
May 18, 2021As you’re reading this, take a moment to consider how you feel. Are your eyes irritated? Do you feel
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Crafting a Win-Win Bill Review Solution
April 26, 2021Though medical bill review can be seen as complex, workers’ compensation can benefit by understandin
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The Heart of the Matter
March 5, 2021How much could your workers’ compensation claims benefit if you could identify and address a single
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Patient Advocacy in a Mental Health Crisis
January 25, 2021Merriam-Webster defines advocacy as “the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal”. In the c
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Essentials of MSA Non-Submission Programs
November 30, 2020In a recent National Council of Self-Insurers (NCSI) webinar on successfully managing Medicare Set-A
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Medicare Set-Asides: A Wish List
November 20, 2020Having spent almost 15 years in the business of Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs), I’ve seen numerous signi
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Field Nurse Case Management in the Age of Telehealth
November 10, 2020“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” This familiar first line opens Charles Dicken
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The Human Impact of Nurse Case Management
October 14, 2020At its most fundamental level, workers’ compensation managed care is a patient (in this case an inju
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A Day in the Life of a Nurse Case Manager
October 2, 2020At EK Health, we love and appreciate our nurse case managers and we are in awe of the day to day imp
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The Power of Choice
August 26, 2020An informed decision is the best decision. The perception has been that a consolidated claims/
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The 5 Cs of Catastrophic Nurse Case Management
July 2, 2020Catastrophic nurse case management is a complex endeavor, complicated by injury severity, the need f
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Taming the Wild, Wild West of Medicare Set-Asides
June 22, 2020Since the inception of the Medicare program in 1965 and the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Act being
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SB1160: The Road to Exemption (EWC Magazine)
April 18, 2019SB1160: The Road to Exemption Featured in the Executives in Workers' Compensation (EWC) Magazine
Read MoreUR Beyond Expectations - Utilization Review in Workers' Comp
March 3, 2019UR Beyond Expectations Utilization Review in Workers' Compensation What comes to mind when y
Read More2019 PARMA Panel Discussion: MSAs and Non-CMS Submissions
February 19, 2019SESSION SUMMARY: The Art of Non-Submission (Medicare Set-Asides and Non-CMS Submissions) Public Age
Read MoreThe Rising Role of Anticonvulsants in Treating Pain in California Workers’ Compensation
December 13, 2018Navigating the complexities of chronic pain and opioid addiction is an ever-present challenge for th
Read More2018 CCWC Panel Discussion: Exploring the Impact of SB 1160
July 24, 2018SESSION SUMMARY: Exploring the Impact of SB 1160 (and new Formulary and MTUS Guidelines) California
Read MoreCelebrating National Nurse Week
May 9, 2018Across the country, there are millions of nurses united by a deep desire to care for others in their
Read MoreA Special Thank You to our Nurses
May 7, 2018This week is National Nurses Week, so before we celebrate our fantastic nurse case managers, we thou
Read MoreDrug Formularies in the Workers' Compensation Industry
June 20, 2017Drug formularies have become one of the biggest trends in worker's compensation over the last few ye
Read MoreGetting the Most Out of Your Case Management Program
March 16, 2017One of the most effective tools for assisting your workers’ compensation claims team continues to be
Read MoreUR/BR Connectivity and Effectiveness
January 26, 2017Utilization Review (UR) and Bill Review (BR) are two key components in the managed care industry tha
Read MoreHow SB 1160 Impacts Utilization Review
January 23, 2017Governor Jerry Brown Signed Senate Bill 1160, which primarily affects Utilization Review (UR) and li
Read MoreMSA and the Joys of Conditional Payments
January 16, 2017As part and parcel of the overall MSA process there is an item called Conditional Payments. When the
Read MoreCalifornia Governor Signs Senate Bill 1160
October 3, 2016California Governor Signs Senate Bill 1160 Aimed at Reforming Utilization Review and Liens Waiting
Read MoreEK Health Newsletter - Q2 2016
July 8, 2016JUNE 2016 EK Health Featured in Forbes Magazine Eunhee Kim
Read MoreTennessee Approves New Treatment Guidelines and Prescription Formulary
February 16, 2016Tennessee Approves New Treatment Guidelines and Prescription Closed Formulary Tennessee Attorney Ge
Read MoreEK Turnaround Time Results
November 16, 2015We don't just promise it, we deliver! Bill Re
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Reflecting on a Successful 2014
January 26, 2015A new year can bring a number of changes that may challenges us, but it also provides us with new op
Read MoreIn Utilization Review, Timing is Everything
January 19, 2015With the enactment of the SB 863 Independent Medical Review (IMR) process, the legislature wanted to
Read MorePhysician-Dispensed Medication in Workers’ Compensation
September 26, 2014by Douglas Benner, M.D.Chief Medical Officer, EK Health Services, Inc. An interesting article in
Read MoreAlways Provide Justifications for Medical Treatment Requests
September 22, 2014by Douglas Benner, M.D.Chief Medical Officer, EK Health Services, Inc. Reminder: When making med
Read MoreEducation - Sharing Knowledge to Achieve More
July 21, 2014by Eunhee Kim RN MSNCEO, EK Health Services, Inc. Our Workers compensation industry is seeing exper
Read MoreOne of the First in California: EK Health Select MPN
June 2, 2014by Steve KlineGeneral Counsel, EK Health Services, Inc. On May 21, 2014, the DWC approved the EK He
Read MoreLess Than 30 Days to Go
June 10, 2013by Steve Kline, Esq.Legal CounselEK Health Services®, Inc. Close to 95% of the California reform, S
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Does Office Work Promote Sedentary Lifestyles?
October 12, 2012by Gloria Farley, RN, BSN, COHN-S Ergonomic Service SupervisorEK Health Services®, Inc. Does office
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Ergonomic Summer Gardening Tips
June 15, 2012With summer upon us, many of you may be hitting the garden with new fervor planting bright beautiful
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