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Insurer Report

Issue 18
Summer 2012

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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.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/summer-2012/latest-statistical-trends.aspx

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Medical 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.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/summer-2012/medical-fee-review-2011.aspx

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Return 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!

http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/summer-2012/return-to-work-conference-and-expo-comes-to-townsville.aspx

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Streamlining 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.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/summer-2012/streamlining-the-review-process.aspx

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Fraud 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.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/summer-2012/fraud-awareness.aspx

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Worker 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.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/summer-2012/worker-pleads-guilty-of-providing-false-and-misleading-information-regarding-past-history-of-back-injuries.aspx

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Insurer 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.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/summer-2012/insurer-training-forum-in-early-2012.aspx

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The 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.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/summer-2012/the-only-thing-we-have-to-fear-is-fear-itself.aspx

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Return to work assist good-news story

David is a 50 yr old Terminal Operator who sustained serious injuries to his right leg after he was hit by a truck while riding his motorbike to work.

http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/summer-2012/return-to-work-assist-good-news-story.aspx


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