Field Case Management

Preferred provides high quality field case management services by working closely with the injured or ill employee, healthcare provider, employer, attorney and other significant parties to coordinate successful and cost-effective outcomes. Knowledge of community resources, excellent counseling techniques and timely case reporting are representative of the skills used to assist clients in attaining successful recovery, rehabilitation, and return to work. A unique balance of patient care and cost-effective strategy is applied to each and every case with precision in order to arrive at mutually beneficial conclusions for the injured worker and the insurer.

Field Case Management Duties:

• Facilitating recommended treatment plans so appropriate medical care is provided to injured, ill or disabled individuals.
• Assessing alternate medical services for appropriateness and cost-effectiveness, based on established medical standards.
• Encouraging injured or ill individuals to follow the prescribed medical rehabilitation treatment plan.
• Focusing medical plans towards return to work in a safe and timely manner, taking into consideration any restrictions or residual functional limitations.