Welcome to the winter edition of the Insurer Report in which we
discuss the key changes you need to be aware of in the new
financial year, statistical trends in the scheme, and review past
presentations and upcoming opportunities.
It is an exciting time for our industry, with the nomination
period closing for the Return to work Awards 2011 on 8 July - only
nine days away. So, if you've got a nomination to make or an entry
to complete, be sure to log on and be recognised for your efforts
at getting injured workers back to work.
One amazing Awards nominee is Gary Watson, a former jackeroo who
couldn't return to work after a horse he was breaking fell on him.
Gary was referred to the team at Return to work assist, and his
full story can be read in this edition of the Insurer Report.
I'd like to take this opportunity to remind you to register for
the Return to work Conference coming up in October in Brisbane. The
full Conference Program is now available online and delegate places
are filling up fast.
As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts via the comments
section or an email to comms@qcomp.com.au
See you at the Conference.
Elizabeth Woods
CEO
Q-COMP
Return to work Awards closing soon!
Time is running out for Queensland's injured workers and the
individuals and organisations that help them get back to work as
nominations for the Return to work Awards 2011 close in less than a
week!
Read Full ArticleUpdated QOTE and regulatory tables
From 1 July 2011, QOTE (Queensland Ordinary Time Earnings) will
be updated for the new financial year. The new QOTE amount
effective from 01/07/2011 is $1,263.20. This is a 2.85% increase on
the previous year.
Read Full ArticleNew Allied Health tables and changes to some descriptors in Medical Benefits and associated Supplementary Tables
On 1 July 2011 a number of tables of costs were updated, here is
a quick recap of some of the changes.
Read Full ArticleReturn to work Conference and Expo
The full Return to work Conference program is now available,
with featured speakers including corporate anthropologist Michael
Henderson, psychologist Chad McCormick, MC Andrew Klein, and many
more.
Read Full ArticleData Reference Group
The Data Reference Group (DRG) is a useful forum for insurers
and system providers to discuss issues relating to data with
Q-COMP's data management team.
Read Full ArticleLatest scheme statistical trends
With the rollover into the 2012 financial year, we'll be
releasing our annual statistics report in September. In the
meantime, here is a wrap-up of the key trends in the scheme.
Read Full ArticleField validations reference guide
The Data Management team has developed a field validations
reference guide to provide transparency and to improve the
knowledge base for insurers and system providers.
Read Full ArticleInsurer Interface Data Specification
There is a new version of the insurer interface data
specification effective from 1 July 2011.
Read Full ArticleLegislative change affecting leave entitlements
As the legislation changed airier this year, find out what you
need to know about leave entitlements for employees receiving
workers' compensation.
Read Full ArticleChanges coming to monthly insurer reports
Q-COMP has been busily working to enhance the Monthly Insurer
Reports. Notable improvements will be the inclusion of historical
data, illustrations, and industry comparison.
Read Full ArticleUpdate on move from AMA 4 to AMA 5 guide
In the pursuit of greater uniformity for assessment of permanent
impairment, the Heads of Workers' Compensation Authorities and the
Office of Fair and Safe Work Queensland are investigating the
merits of the Queensland workers' compensation jurisdiction
transitioning from using AMA4 and the Table of Injuries to using
AMA5 with an accompanying guide based on that developed and used by
WorkCover New South Wales.
Read Full ArticleNew application form for change of membership
Some insurers have expressed concern about how to complete the
application form to add or delete members from their licences as
they found it confusing.
Read Full ArticleA new explanatory guide on the review process for injured workers.
Q-COMP's Review Unit has developed a new explanatory guide for
workers in response to requests for more information.
Read Full ArticleTribunal Chair delivers insights into what scheme data can tell us
On Saturday 11 June 2011, Dr John North, Chairman of the
Orthopaedic Assessment Tribunal, delivered a presentation to the
Australian Orthopaedic Association Scientific Conference which
highlighted some important considerations for insurers and medical
practitioners relating to shoulder surgery for workers with a
diagnosis of frozen shoulder.
Read Full ArticleA Barrister's perspective
Chaired by Executive Manager Review and Administration, Bill
Fisher, self-insurers enjoyed a robust discussion on some of the
contentious review matters with Stephen Gray, a member of Q-COMP's
barrister panel in Brisbane on 3 June 2011.
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