Re: Workman's comp start up

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I don't participate in this list but have followed it for a couple of

years. I'm in solo general and occupational medicine practice.

Workman's comp to me is like Medicare. If you participate regularly

and know the ropes it can be well worth your time. However if it is an

occassional encounter then it probably is frustrating and not worth

your time.

Dennis Thrasher, MD,MBA

Sunnyside MediCenter, PC

Tucson, AZ

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> Subject: RE: Workman's comp start up

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> Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 8:02 PM

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> Jen,

> My experience is limited, and in California, but here it is:

> I take worker¢s comp for my existing patients only (I¢m not signed

up with any company to be their work¢s comp provider). In CA a

patient can fill out a form saying they want to use their own doctor

(in advance of an injury). I¢ve had a few patients bring this form to

me to also sign so they can return it to their employer. I haven¢t

had enough experience with injuries since opening solo (and seeing the

checks come in) to say how worthwhile it is financially, but it is a

nice service to provide for my patients. I do a membership/subscrip

tion practice.

> Sharon

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> From: Practiceimprovement 1yahoogroups (DOT) com [mailto:Practiceimp

rovement1@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of jenlynwallace

> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:57 PM

> To: Practiceimprovement 1yahoogroups (DOT) com

> Subject: [Practiceimprovemen t1] Workman's comp start up

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> One of my patients just got injured on the job. I haven't been working

> with WC, but now I'm wondering if I should. How long does it take to

> get set up? What hoops do I need to jump through? How's the

> reimbursement- -worth it? What are your feelings--should I go through

> this process for one patient or overall not worth the effort? BTW, I

> practice in Oregon, if it's a state-specific thing.

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> Thanks for any insight

> Jen Wallace

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