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Work Restrictions That Work- ON PRESALE NOW! Have you ever had a patient ask you for a work note, but you weren't sure what to write? How do you know how much weight they can lift or not? No one ever talked about this when you were training- especially if you are in a field like internal medicine or family medicine. Or maybe they are talking about it in occupational medicine residency, but you're brand new to the field and just wish someone had some examples listed out by body part. Our upcoming book is designed for healthcare providers who need extra help developing this important skill. One of the fastest ways to help an injured worker recover and return to their usual life is by writing effective work restrictions. The ability to do this well can make the difference between helping a worker regain a vital part of their identity and iatrogenically disabling them, preventing them from moving forward. Pre-Order your copy today at buff.ly/4cgZF5b The first 10 people to pre-order their copy of Work Restrictions That Work will also receive a copy of our first book, Managing Worker Expectations of the Return to Work Timeline. Don’t miss out! Did you like this post? 👥 Connect with us 🛎 Ring the bell on our profile ✏️ Comment #OccupationalMedicine #WorkRestrictions #ASCEND

Police officers are the best patients. And firefighters. Our favorite are pilots. They have one thing in common: they never want to be in the doctor's office. When they do show up, it's only because they can't avoid it, and even then, all they want is to get back to work. Take one of our police officer patients, for example. He's a breacher—his job is to crash through doors so his team can secure the area. During one particularly intense breach, his right arm suddenly dropped, and he couldn't move it. He had a complete rupture of the supraspinatus muscle. After a long recovery, he was cleared for a trial of full duty. At his final appointment, he shared that per department policy, he had to see the "county doc" for his official clearance. His feedback? "The doctor didn’t even touch me! He did no exam, nothing." Which got us thinking—if employers are sending their employees to practitioners who can't be bothered to do an exam, wouldn’t telemedicine be a better option? The officer could do the visit in his patrol car during lunch. A teledoc might even have him do 20 push-ups to prove his shoulder is okay. That's more than what he got from the county doc. So, what do you think? Is telemedicine the future of occupational medicine? #OccupationalHealth #Telemedicine #WorkersCompensation 🌐 Visit our website: buff.ly/4cgZF5b 📞 Book a call with us: https://buff.ly/3z4PLEZ ✉️ Email us: info@ascendoccmed.com 👥 Connect on LinkedIn: ASCEND Occupational Medicine Consulting 👩🏾⚕️Meet our Founder: https://buff.ly/43Oj1Kg

📚Coming Soon: Your Essential Guide to Writing Effective Work Restrictions! Helping injured workers recover and return to their usual life is one of the most impactful things we can do as healthcare providers. Writing effective work restrictions plays a crucial role in this process. Done right, it can help workers regain a vital part of their identity. Done poorly, it can unintentionally disable them and hinder their progress. 🎉 We’re excited to share that our book, designed for healthcare providers eager to master this essential skill often missed during training, is almost ready for release. Whether you’re a generalist or a specialist, this book will empower you to: ✅ Write work restrictions that are clear and easily understood by the worker’s employer ✅ Manage and titrate work restrictions throughout the recovery process ✅ Address and resolve concerns from both the worker and the employer Stay tuned for more updates! This book is a game-changer for anyone who’s ever needed to write work restrictions for a patient. Get ready to make a real difference in your patients' lives. 🔗 Follow us for more insights and the official release date announcement!  #workrestrictions #OccupationalMedicine #WorkersCompensation 🌐 Visit our website: www.ascendoccmed.com 📞 Book a call with us: https://lnkd.in/gHP88xS5 ✉️ Email us: info@ascendoccmed.com 👥 Connect on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g8Vvnq95 👩🏾⚕️Meet our Founder: https://lnkd.in/gjNUCieK

🚀 Coming Soon: Your Essential Guide to Writing Effective Work Restrictions! 📚 Helping injured workers recover and return to their usual life is one of the most impactful things we can do as healthcare providers. Writing effective work restrictions plays a crucial role in this process. Done right, it can help workers regain a vital part of their identity. Done poorly, it can unintentionally disable them and hinder their progress. 🎉 ASCEND is thrilled to share that our book, designed for healthcare providers eager to master this essential skill often missed during training, is almost ready for release! Whether you’re a generalist or a specialist, this book will empower you to: ✅ Write work restrictions that are clear and easily understood by the worker’s employer ✅ Manage and titrate work restrictions throughout the recovery process ✅ Address and resolve concerns from both the worker and the employer Stay tuned for more updates! This book is a game-changer for anyone who’s ever needed to write work restrictions for a patient. Get ready to make a real difference in your patients' lives. 🔗 Follow us for more insights and the official release date announcement! #workrestrictions #OccupationalMedicine #WorkersCompensation 🌐 Visit our website: buff.ly/4cgZF5b 📞 Book a call with us: https://buff.ly/3z4PLEZ ✉️ Email us: info@ascendoccmed.com 👥 Connect on LinkedIn: ASCEND Occupational Medicine Consulting 👩🏾⚕️Meet our Founder: https://buff.ly/43Oj1Kg

Today my patient called me a quack. In front of the entire office. I guess it was my fault for discovering that her claimed injury was not caused by her job. What was I supposed to do? Ignore the clinical notes in her chart and plainly see that she had been complaining of right shoulder pain long before the date she said she hurt herself at work? Or was I supposed to ignore the MRI of her shoulder that showed she had a chronic clavicular fracture in her right shoulder? Maybe I overstepped my bounds by taking an MRI of the left shoulder, which also showed a chronic clavicular fracture. It's quite possible I pushed her over the edge by asking about any prior injuries that would have caused bilateral clavicular fractures and a slew of degenerative changes in both shoulders. But here's the thing: I’m not a quack. I’m a physician skilled in determining injury causation. I aim to unclog the system from non-genuine cases, ensuring that truly injured individuals get the care they need. Determining causation can be tricky, but if you are a self-insured employer who struggles with this, let's talk. #RiskManagement #OccupationalMedicine #WorkersCompensation 🌐 Visit our website: buff.ly/4cgZF5b 📞 Book a call with us: https://buff.ly/3z4PLEZ ✉️ Email us: info@ascendoccmed.com 👥 Connect on LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/3XAwSlq 👩🏾⚕️Meet our Founder: https://buff.ly/43Oj1Kg

**Case Study: 45-year-old Female Custodian** 📅 Injury Date: 6/23/2021 🔍 Diagnosis: Lumbar disc extrusion requiring surgical intervention 💸 Current Claim Costs: $462,000 💸 Projected Lifetime Costs: $700,000+ 💰 Reserves Anticipated: $1M After working with ASCEND, our client was able to bring this claim to a healthy conclusion, saving over $1M in claim costs. Let us help you with your most challenging claims. #RiskManagement #OccupationalMedicine #WorkersCompensation 🌐 Visit our website: buff.ly/4cgZF5b 📞 Book a call with us: https://buff.ly/3z4PLEZ ✉️ Email us: info@ascendoccmed.com 👥 Connect on LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/3XAwSlq 👩🏾⚕️Meet our Founder: https://buff.ly/43Oj1Kg

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🔍 Risk Managers, This One's for You! 🔍 Are you dealing with skyrocketing claim costs and complex cases that seem to have no end in sight? Let us introduce you to a recent case that underscores the critical importance of expert occupational medicine physician claim reviews. **Case Study: 45-year-old Female Custodian** 📅 Injury Date: 6/23/2021 🔍 Diagnosis: Lumbar disc extrusion requiring surgical intervention 💸 Current Claim Costs: $462,000 💸 Projected Lifetime Costs: $700,000+ 💰 Reserves Anticipated: $1M This case was fraught with complications and costly delays, pushing the claim into a financial spiral. Our client was desperate for a resolution that would both restore the worker’s functionality and control the exorbitant costs. **ASCEND to the Rescue:** ✨ Evidence-Based Findings: - No malingering detected - Appropriate medical treatment - Utilization review (UR) delays identified ✨ Collaborative Approach: - Coached the Treating Provider on key rebuttal elements - Achieved UR medical director overturn, enabling surgery **Outcome:** 🚀 Potential Savings: $1.3M 🚀 Real Impact: The worker is now on the path to reclaiming her life and returning to work! Imagine transforming your most challenging cases with similar success. Reach out today to learn how ASCEND's claim review and audit process can save your bottom line. #RiskManagement #OccupationalMedicine #WorkersCompensation 🌐 Visit our website: buff.ly/4cgZF5b 📞 Book a call with us: https://buff.ly/4cya50p ✉️ Email us: info@ascendoccmed.com 👥 Connect on LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/3KZDCDI

Do you know how physician shortages are negatively impacting your organization? I had the pleasure of presenting alongside my dear colleague, Kimberly Kinney where we delved into the critical issue of the physician shortage and its impact on effective claim closure. This shortage not only drives up costs for employers but also prolongs the recovery journey for injured workers. We're excited to invite you to listen to our fireside chat on the physician shortage in workers' comp by clicking the link: https://lnkd.in/gVs4M3Tp #workcomp #OccupationalMedicine #ASCEND Did you like this post? 👥 Connect with us 🛎 Ring the bell on our profile ✏️ Comment

At ASCEND Occupational Medicine Consulting, we build on the strategies our founder utilized in the military to help self-insured employers reach faster resolution of their Workers' Compensation claims. Discover how our board-certified Occupational and Environmental Medicine physicians create customized roadmaps for each claim, guiding you through a seamless, accelerated closure process. Save millions and streamline your claims management with ASCEND. 🔹 Faster Resolutions 🔹 Practical Roadmaps 🔹 Expert Guidance 🔹 Significant Cost Savings Join the ranks of successful employers who have transformed their Workers' Compensation processes. Contact us today for a consultation! 🌐 Visit our website: buff.ly/4cgZF5b 📞 Book a call with us: https://buff.ly/3z4PLEZ ✉️ Email us: info@ascendoccmed.com 👥 Connect on LinkedIn: ASCENASCEND Occupational Medicine Consulting⚕️Meet our Founder: https://buff.ly/43Oj1Kg --- #WorkersCompensation #OccupationalMedicine #ClaimsManagement