Insurer Report, Summer 2012
Welcome to the Summer edition of the Insurer Report. In this
edition we provide an update on the latest statistical trends,
streamlining the review process, the hot topic of fraud and
introduce the first of our training opportunities for insurers in
2012.
If you haven't heard about the North Queensland Return to work
Conference and Expo, we've got all the information you need
(including details about the bonus networking event) covered.
Also, if you are a rehabilitation and return to work coordinator
(RRTWC) you can find out how attending the conference can extend
your registration for three years from the date of the event.
Lastly, we'd like to wish you and your family a safe and merry
Christmas - we look forward to working with you again in the new
year.
Elizabeth Woods
CEO
Q-COMP
Latest statistical trends
Read about the latest trends in statutory and common law claims,
scheme payments and the increase in Q-COMP Review and Appeal
applications.
Read Full ArticleMedical fee review 2011
You may have noticed a few changes to the medical fees for GP's
and Specialists.
In November 2010 Q-COMP commenced a medical fee review to
research current fees for medical services and to establish whether
the fees listed in the Q-COMP medical tables of costs were
appropriate.
Read Full ArticleReturn to work Conference and Expo comes to Townsville
The North Queensland Return to work Conference builds on the
momentum of the sell-out event held annually in Brisbane and will
take place at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre on
Tuesday 27 March 2012.
Delegates will have unrivalled access to thought-provoking
presentations and workshops on the latest innovations in the
workers' compensation industry. And if you are a rehabilitation and
return to work coordinator (RRTWC) your attendance at the
Conference can be used to extend your registration by three
years from the date of the Conference!
Read Full ArticleStreamlining the review process
The Review Unit is looking at ways of streamlining the process
to ensure that workers, employers and insurers needs are met within
an optimal timeframe. In doing so, we have considered the
legislators intention and purpose and are aligning the processes
accordingly.
Read Full ArticleFraud awareness
Q-COMP's legal counsel gave a presentation at the ASIEQ
quarterly forum on 16 November 2011 and was well received by all
who attended.
Read Full ArticleWorker pleads guilty of providing false and misleading information regarding past history of back injuries
An Aged Care Employers Self-Insurance Group worker pleaded
guilty in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 17 November 2011 of
providing false and misleading information to the insurer in
relation to her past history of back injuries and back pain.
Read Full ArticleInsurer training forum in early 2012
Q-COMP has engaged the services of the Office of the Queensland
Ombudsman to offer training to insurers about good decision
making.
Read Full ArticleThe only thing we have to fear is fear itself
Courtesy of Return To Work Matters, Dr Mary Wyatt discusses
whether disability is more likely if a patient worries about their
illness.
Read Full Article
