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“The Anatomy of Chronic Pain and Opioid Misuse” 2012. Download PDF 228 Kb
This white paper describes how an inaccurate or imprecise diagnosis often leads to ineffective treatments that compound the problem. For these cases, accurate definitions and a systematic approach based on clear objective assessments will lead to a treatment plan that offers the most benefit to the injured person.
“Traumatic Brain Injury: Complications Inside” 2011. Download PDF 300 Kb
Gain a better understanding of the unique challenges of diagnosing and managing moderate and mild traumatic brain injuries. These less severe injuries can be volatile and have considerable medical and financial implications.
"Overuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs" 2011. Download PDF 163.88 Kb
Learn how to impact the overuse and abuse of prescription opioids in workers' compensation with multiple interventions across four main areas. A complex issue such as this requires a comprehensive solution and the collaboration of all invested parties.
"Better Results for Patients with Post-Acute Chronic Pain" 2011. Download PDF 476.81 Kb
This white paper presents the Milliman, Inc. study comparing costs between Paradigm and industry benchmarks for Pain Management.
"Multiple Issues with Multiple Traumas" 2010. Download PDF 339.83 Kb
This white paper offers an overview of multiple trauma injuries and explains how coordination of care provides the best opportunity for improved outcomes.
"Narcotics Abuse in Workers' Compensation" 2010. Download PDF 573.83 Kb
This white paper highlights the substances and recommended uses, the psychology of the user and solutions that work.
"Volatility and Complexity in Burn Injury Claims" 2010. Download PDF 471.34 Kb
The paper offers an overview of burn wounds and explains how the proper medical management can help mitigate the associated complications and complexities.
"Controlling Volatility in Medically Complex Cases" 2009. Download PDF 417.84 Kb
Lower long term volatility by understanding what drives cost escalation and taking three key steps toward the best outcomes and lower expenses.
"Innovations in Reducing Reserves" 2009. Download PDF 272.19 Kb
Discover Paradigm’s success in lowering lifetime projected costs for legacy cases through the Complex Large Loss Plan. The paper features independent findings from the actuarial and consulting firm Milliman, Inc.
"Addressing Chronic Pain Cases" 2009. Download PDF 447.27 Kb
Yield improved results by recognizing chronic pain as a biopsychosocial condition and managing cases with an appropriately multidisciplinary treatment plan.
"The Catastrophic Reserving Challenge" 2009. Download PDF 345.96 Kb
This white paper outlines strategies for managing catastrophic injuries and projecting expenses for better medical and financial outcomes. Learn how to avoid the mistake of underestimating costs.
"Taming Medical Cost Inflation" 2009. Download PDF 390.23 Kb
Combat the rising costs associated with catastrophic workers' compensation claims using four strategies from this practical and interesting paper. It is possible to achieve quality medical outcomes while controlling costs.
"More Hope for People with Brain Injury" 2009. Download PDF 365.91 Kb
Learn how systematic care management improves medical outcomes for patients suffering from traumatic brain injury, as well as the three components critical to an optimal recovery.
"Managing the Impossible" 2009. Download PDF 247 Kb
This paper presents a Milliman, Inc. study comparing catastrophic case outcomes and costs between Paradigm and industry benchmarks. Gain insight into how particular patterns of interventions and infrastructure deliver better medical and financial results.