University Hospitals CompCare Is URAC-Accredited
UH CompCare has earned Case Management Organization full accreditation by URAC. The most recent two-year accreditation by the premier organization for accreditation of case management services is effective through 2009.
URAC accreditation signifies that UH CompCare has all of necessary policies and procedures in place for medical case management and that they are applied consistently. We create case management plans for injured workers that set short- and long-term goals, and we are committed to the confidentiality of client-specific information. View URAC's accreditation criteria.
Case Manager Responsibilities
The job of the medical case manager is as follows:
- Facilitate communication among parties to the claim to ensure prompt, effective treatment, rehabilitation and return-to-work.
- Serve as a peer to health care providers, and help employers and injured workers understand the medical management process.
- Review requests by providers to perform certain medical procedures.
- Work with Ohio Bureau of Workers' compensation claims specialists regarding claims determination and medical treatment.
The case managers combine their medical and case management experience with site visits to understand how specific workplaces operate and how injuries can be prevented. Beyond that, they are skilled communicators trained to help employers and employees cope with the frustration and anxiety associated with workplace injuries.
Return-to-Work
The ability to get people back to work quickly and safely is one of the most important parts of a case manager's responsibilities. If a provider believes an injured worker can return to work in an alternative job, case managers work with all parties to identify transitional-duty jobs and tasks that can be done safely until the worker is fully recovered. Early return-to-work impacts case resolution, decreases lost time, controls medical expenses and lessens the employer's financial risk.