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WorkNet
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CommunityCare's WorkNet of Oklahoma was certified as a workplace medical plan by the Oklahoma State
Department of Health in 1996. Reforms in workers' compensation law created the certified workplace medical
plan as a tool to manage the medical care of injured workers. Through this management of medical care,
WorkNet can help to ensure the injured worker receives the best and most appropriate medical care in the
most timely manner. This focus on quality and timely medical care will always save money and, more
importantly, help the employee get well as quickly as possible.
As evidence of our success, WorkNet's average medical cost per case is less than half
the state average while maintaining 90% patient satisfaction. WorkNet reduces costs without reducing
quality.
How is WorkNet of Oklahoma Able to Help You?
- Providing Quicker Access to Quality Medical Care
- Eliminating "Doctor Shopping"
- Limiting the Effects of Attorney Involvement
- Applying Aggressive Medical Case Management
- Offering a Simple Dispute Resolution Process for Resolving Medical Issues
- Negotiating a 10% Discount on All In-Network Medical Care
WorkNet is a managed care program that combines the best of what you would experience in a group health
PPO and HMO, but specific to workers' compensation.
First, WorkNet created one of the finest workers' compensation networks of medical care providers
that can be found in the State. Granted, WorkNet's network may not be the largest, but it is specific to
workers' compensation and all of the medical providers will treat workers' compensation injuries. Every
physician in WorkNet's network is "credentialed" or "checked-out" to ensure that only
the highest quality physicians are in the network. The criteria WorkNet uses to evaluate these
providers are some of the most strict and comprehensive in the healthcare industry.
Second, the WorkNet program was designed utilizing the "gatekeeper" model for managed care. In
Tulsa and Oklahoma City (and throughout Oklahoma), WorkNet has contracted with clinics and physicians
that specialize in occupational medicine. Initial, non-emergency medical care is provided by one of
these network facilities. While location and convenience are important criteria, the most important
factors that we consider when contracting with one of these clinics are quality of care, communication
and a philosophy of returning employees to work. These clinics know the importance of these issues for
the employer and their insurance carrier. The physicians in these clinics will evaluate the injured
worker, write appropriate medical restrictions and then refer him or her to a specialist, if necessary.
WorkNet's medical management staff reviews all referral requests to ensure appropriateness.
WorkNet's statewide network includes more than 1,000 specialists, 60 hospitals, 60 medical clinics,
40 surgery centers and 25 occupational clinics. Each of these providers is contracted with the same
10% discount off the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule. Treatment with a WorkNet
Provider = Medical Cost Savings.
More Control
WorkNet of Oklahoma brings managed care into the workers' compensation arena. The program has a system
for tracking treatment and progress to make certain employees receive medical care within appropriate time frames.
Plus, when you select WorkNet of Oklahoma, you will benefit from our years of experience and so will your
employees.
What WorkNet of Oklahoma Provides:
- Quality, timely treatment for injured workers
- A strong network of clinics and physicians
- A quality control and assessment program
- A large network of specialty care providers
- Experience in managed care
- Dispute resolution and grievance programs
- Specialists in Occupational Medicine
Learn More
To learn more about how you can gain control of your workers' compensation costs,
visit our WorkNet Resources page,
or just call us. A WorkNet representative will explain how our plan can
work for you.
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| In Tulsa: |
918-594-5288 |
| In OKC: |
405-843-1887 |
| Statewide: |
800-616-8443 |
WorkNet of Oklahoma provides access to more than 1,600 physicians and hospitals in more
than 70 counties. For a complete listing, click here
or use the "Find a Physician" link located near
the top of this page.
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Click here to access our WorkNet Resources including
legal information and Employer, Provider, and Broker Information & Forms.
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