Medicess outlines the options available to purchasers when considering the engagement of rehabilitation providers. The multi-disciplinary management approach delivers significant benefit compared to the singular case manager approach adopted by the industry as a whole.....click here for full article.

The article "Mind over Matter", Post, 4th December 2008 highlighting the need for collaboration between stakeholders. Medicess entirely agrees and supports this but takes the view one step forward. Collaboration between the rehabilitation provider and the patient's treating physicians is also essential no more so than in the effective management of complex injuries.....click here for full response.

Medicess reviews 2008 and present the need for change in 2009. Stakeholders within the rehabilitation process need to be confident in demanding and driving both the extent and pace of change.... read full article

Rehabilitation management must become more consistent, relevant, innovative and dynamic if it is to meet the demands of the insurance industry. There is a gap between customer expectation and rehabilitation delivery.

The benefits of the deployment of rehabilitation on injured parties have been well documented and there is significant commitment to the concept of rehabilitation within the insurance market. However, there are some doubts surrounding the effectiveness and quality of rehabilitation delivery at a case level.

Following industry feedback from the publication of the "In Search of Confidence Article" Post Magazine 21st August 2008 Medicess responds to some of the erroneous conclusions drawn by some quarters of the industry.

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The rehabilitation industry has grown significantly over the past five years, with insurers and lawyers embracing the theory of rehabilitation for the benefit of individuals who are unfortunate enough to suffer physical injuries.

However, most insurers and claims handlers are still not convinced of the merits of engaging with rehabilitation providers. There is an emerging attitude that engaging with rehabilitation only serves to layer cost and elongate claims. Why is this?... read the full article here

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