Apricus Specialty Solutions
Specialty Solutions Spotlight
Your workers’ compensation specialty questions answered.
How can home health be optimized to ensure the appropriate level of service is received?
Asking the right questions is key to providing effective home health services for injured employees. Factors like medical complexity, physical constraints and mental needs are crucial in determining the appropriate level of service, impacting both recovery and financial outcomes.
What are the most common injuries for workers’ compensation claims?
In workers’ compensation staying well-informed about the most common and costly injuries is crucial to navigating the complexities of cases. This knowledge provides claims professionals with a thorough understanding of potential challenges, enabling them to make more effective decisions with greater insight.
Can electrical stimulation devices help relieve pain after a work-related injury?
Electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) are often used as an alternative to traditional pain medication and can be an effective option for managing pain and promoting healing without the negative side effects associated with narcotic and non-narcotic pain medication.
Are internet-connected medical devices a cybersecurity risk?
The advent of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has facilitated the transmission of data from medical devices and enabled physicians to remotely customize treatment settings. However, like other computer systems, medical devices are susceptible to security breaches, which have the potential to compromise the device’s safety and effectiveness.
What does tesla signify in the context of an MRI scan?
In diagnostic imaging, medical professionals often refer to magnetic resonance (MR) scanners as 1.5T or 3.0T, denoting their magnetic field strength. In terms of MR, “T” represents tesla, a unit of measurement for magnetic flux density. This unit of measurement on the International System of Units (SI), was named after scientist Nikola Tesla.
What are the most frequently used imaging techniques in workers’ compensation for evaluating work-related injuries?
Diagnostic imaging is vital in workers’ compensation, offering key insights into injury causation, severity, informing treatments and speeding up recovery times. Each modality is unique in terms of the images it captures, the equipment it uses and the conditions it helps radiologists diagnose.
Make a Referral
Let us do the work, you will be happy you did!
Apricus offers an extensive network of specialized solutions for unique circumstances, customizable delivery models, and ease of use for adjusters to provide outstanding results.
Subscribe to get it delivered to your inbox each month.
Article Archive
Explore our collection of past articles.
-
How does access to accurate diagnostic imaging affect claim costs?
-
What should I consider when home modifications are needed for my injured employees?
-
Why is translation one of the most requested and used services in workers’ comp?
-
How do specialty solutions help injured employees receive home health care despite shortages?
-
What is the costliest type of injury in workers’ compensation?