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Paladin Managed Care Services, Inc. Selects UniMed Direct to Support its New Field Case Management Program


Published on 2012-01-04 19:41:08 - Market Wire
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SANTA ANA, Calif.--([ ])--Paladin Managed Care Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SeaBright Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SBX), today announced that it has selected UniMed Direct to provide its web-based proprietary software to support Paladinas new Field Case Management program launched nationwide in July, 2011.

"We believe that ReviewStat is a great fit for all of Paladinas products from physician directed utilization management to field case management. With the implementation of ReviewStat, Paladin is achieving their desired efficiencies with ReviewStatas integrated workflows while supporting better outcomes."

Paladinas newly launched service will be enhanced with the integration of ReviewStat software from UniMed Direct. This new capability will expedite referrals, enhance communication between case managers, reviewers, providers and clients, and trigger the involvement of Paladinas physicians precisely when needed. Paladin expects that incorporating ReviewStat into its national field case management program will help its clients achieve even better medical outcomes and keep costs down.

Jeffrey Miller, chief operating officer of Paladin Managed Care Services, said aWeare always looking for new ways to deliver the highest quality services in the most efficient manner possible. Since its launch last July, interest in our field case management service has surpassed our expectations. Our new alliance with UniMed Direct makes this new service an even greater value for our customers. The increased efficiencies we expect to gain using ReviewStat will enhance our ability to deliver faster, more effective medical treatment for injured workers and better bottom-line savings for our clients.a

aPaladin Managed Care Services provides a unique approach to managed care with creative cost effective solutions,a said Lisa Hannusch, CEO, UniMed Direct. aWe believe that ReviewStat is a great fit for all of Paladinas products from physician directed utilization management to field case management. With the implementation of ReviewStat, Paladin is achieving their desired efficiencies with ReviewStatas integrated workflows while supporting better outcomes.a

About Paladin Managed Care Services, Inc.

Paladin provides complete medical care management solutions to control costs associated with employee injuries. Paladin offers Utilization Review, Bill Review, Field Case Management, Nurse Triage, and a wide array of other medical care management services. The companyas physician-centric approach integrates superior medical expertise in all of its services, driving superior medical outcomes and significantly reduced treatment costs for its clients. A wholly-owned subsidiary of SeaBright Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBX), Paladin offers an innovative service platform that provides customized solutions to fit its clientsa unique needs. To learn more about Paladin, please visit [ www.paladinmc.com ]. Follow us on twitter @paladinmcs.

About UniMed Direct

UniMed Direct, the industry leader for the past 10 years, supports managed care operations with solutions to drive evidence based decisions. Our clients receive timely, compliant and efficient results through ReviewStat software suite, the only end to end medical management software for integrated workflows, automated rules, and dynamic reporting tools. URAC accredited since 2007, UniMed Direct provides access to a national peer review panel providing comprehensive evidence based Decisions that Stick. UniMed Direct possesses licenses across the country to supports its clients with primary or overflow utilization review and bill review. To learn more about UniMed Direct, contact us at [ info@unimeddirect.com ] or visit [ www.UniMedDirect.com ].