Medical Assessment Tribunal Quarterly Report Spring 2010

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Issue 13 Spring 2010

Welcome

Welcome to the twelfth issue of Medical Assessment Tribunal Quarterly Report a newsletter that aims to keep you updated with the latest news and information from our industry.

Over the next few months you will notice the MAT's team wearing our new Q-COMP uniform. The team are looking forward to getting the new uniforms and we believe that they will portray a more professional image to our external customers while also contributing to the sense of pride we feel in the service we deliver.

It's nearly that time of the year again for our Return to work Conference, Expo and Awards. The theme for this year's event 'Above and Beyond' celebrates the essence of what we strive for in our industry practices-the essential work and new approaches undertaken to develop and improve a strong back to work culture for Queensland's injured workers.

From almost 500 inspirational nominations, forty-five most deserving rehabilitation and return to work coordinators, insurer case managers, employers and injured workers have been recognised as finalists for our Return to work Awards. Be sure to check out qcompconference.com.au for a full list of this year's finalists.

Q-COMP's Annual Report 09/10 is now available at qcompannualreport.com.au. Our report to the Attorney-General and Minister for Industrial Relations accurately reflects our financial and non-financial performance from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010.

The past year has been one of ongoing change for Queensland, our industry and our organisation with the Queensland workers' compensation scheme reforms taking place.

Our report shows how we have adapted to the scheme reforms and industry changes by amending our structure, creating new teams and continuing to drive forward with enthusiasm and professionalism.

Visit our Annual Report online to access our report, financials and Statistics Report 09/10.

Talk with you soon.

Elizabeth Woods

Chief Executive Officer

Inside

	Welcome
	Outcome of recent Judicial Review application made by CSR
	MAT’s moving forward with the trial of iPads
	Invitation to the annual chairpersons’ address
	Queensland’s top forty-five in workers’ compensation
	Comparative assessment of Permanent Impairment using AMA IV and AMA V
	ENT members meeting

Outcome of recent Judicial Review application made by CSR

In this matter it was found that the General Medical Assessment Tribunal did not provide the Employer with natural justice prior to making its decision and their decision was quashed.

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MAT’s moving forward with the trial of iPads

With an increasing number of insurers lodging referrals electronically, we have been exploring and trailing new options for managing these referrals.

Full article

MAT’s moving forward with the trial of iPads

Invitation to the annual chairpersons’ address

Here is an important date for your calendar - the annual chairpersons' address will be held at Q-COMP on Thursday 16 December 2010 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm.

Full article

Queensland’s top forty-five in workers’ compensation

Forty-five of Queensland's most deserving rehabilitation and return to work coordinators, insurer case managers, employers and injured workers have been recognised as finalists in Q-COMP's Return to work Awards.

Full article

Queensland’s top forty-five in workers’ compensation

Comparative assessment of Permanent Impairment using AMA IV and AMA V

Thank you to the members of the Orthopaedic, Neurology/Neurosurgical Tribunals and members of the GMAT (Psychiatric) who have been participating in the comparative assessment.

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ENT members meeting

Dr Robert Black recently held a meeting with ENT Tribunal members and Q-COMP's Medical Advisor, Dr John Sowby to help form a better understanding of issues relating to the ENT Tribunal.

Full article

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