Q-COMP: The Workers' Compensation Regulatory Authority
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Insurer Report
Issue 16
Winter 2011
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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!
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/return-to-work-awards-closing-soon!.aspx
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Updated 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.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/updated-qote-and-regulatory-tables.aspx
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New 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.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/new-allied-health-tables-and-changes-to-some-descriptors-in-medical-benefits-and-associated-supplementary-tables.aspx
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Return 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.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/return-to-work-conference-and-expo.aspx
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Data 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.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/data-reference-group.aspx
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Latest 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.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/latest-scheme-statistical-trends.aspx
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Field 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.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/field-validations-reference-guide.aspx
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Insurer Interface Data Specification
There is a new version of the insurer interface data
specification effective from 1 July 2011.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/insurer-interface-data-specification.aspx
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Legislative 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.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/legislative-change-affecting-leave-entitlements.aspx
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Changes 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.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/changes-coming-to-monthly-insurer-reports.aspx
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Update 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.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/update-on-move-from-ama-4-to-ama-5-guide.aspx
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New 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.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/new-application-form-for-change-of-membership.aspx
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A 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.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/a-new-explanatory-guide-on-the-review-process-for-injured-workers.aspx
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Tribunal 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.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/tribunal-chairs-delivering-insights-into-what-scheme-data-can-tell-us.aspx
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A 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.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/a-barrister's-perspective.aspx
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Return to work assist good-news story
One of the many amazing return to work journeys shared through
the Return to work Awards is that of Gary Watson, who turned
his life around after an injury with the help of Return to work
assist.
http://www.qcomp.com.au/insurer-report/winter-2011/return-to-work-assist-good-news-story-(1).aspx
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