Michelle Baker Honored to be Chair Elect of CCMC
Michelle Baker, BS, RN, CRRN, CCM, Paradigm Outcomes Manager of Network Services, is Chair Elect of the 2018-19 Commission for Case Manager Certification.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to work with such a dynamic organization on the executive board. I love the work that we do together,” says Michelle, who has been with… Learn More
Managing Mega Losses in Worker’s Comp with the 3 E’s: Expertise, Experience & Embracing Outcomes
On May 17, Paradigm’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Choo and Scott Goll, Senior Vice President, presented on the unique – and rising – category of Mega Loss claims in Workers’ Comp at the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) Annual Issues Symposium.
Mega losses are defined as claims with total incurred loss greater than… Learn More
National Nurses Week 2018: Honoring Our Nurses
Each year, during National Nurses Week May 6-12, we appreciate and celebrate our nurse colleagues for their professionalism and compassion.
“Nurses affiliated with Paradigm inspire and influence me every day. The clinical expertise and the dedication they show to each injured worker and to their Paradigm teams make outstanding outcomes possible.”
– John Watts Jr,… Learn More
It’s Time for the Kids’ Chance Annual Meeting May 3-5 in Detroit
Kids’ Chance of Michigan cordially invites the entire Kids’ Chance community to join them May 3-5 for the 2018 Kids’ Chance of America Annual at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center.
The festivities will begin on Thursday evening with tours through the landmark GM Renaissance Center. The KCOA Board Meeting and Council of State Organizations meetings… Learn More
Meet Evelyn Bonilla, BA, RN, CCM, A Paradigm Director of Clinical Services
What do you do at Paradigm?
I’m a Director of Clinical Services in chronic pain. We provide individuals a second chance at life by helping them come to a decision to reduce or completely eliminate their dependence on opiates. We work closely with these injured workers and create plans to help them manage their chronic… Learn More
Meet Leslie Porter, MD, a Paradigm Medical Director
Paradigm Medical Directors play an important consultative role in our systematic care management program. They offer expert insights and collaborate with the treating physicians, as well as guide each injured workers’ care team. So, let’s meet one of them!
Doctor Leslie Porter is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist with expertise in the management… Learn More
Evidence-Based Pain Medicine for Primary Care Physicians
Paradigm Medical Director Graves T. Owen, MD, is lead author of “Evidence-based pain medicine for primary care physicians,” in the peer-reviewed journal, Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings.
The article highlights the critical role that a pain medicine specialist can play in the management of patients with chronic pain. Learn more from the abstract:
The last… Learn More
Centers of Excellence: Innovations in Post-Acute Care – Part Two
As innovations in post-acute care help restore greater function for those in the early stages of complex and chronic traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury, such rehabilitation centers become even more important and valuable.
“Now there’s more to take advantage of,” said Gary Ulicny, former CEO of Shepherd Center in Atlanta, as he explores… Learn More
Centers of Excellence: Innovations in Post-Acute Care – Part One
Many factors have led to the increase in the number of outliers — complex and chronic neurological cases — in post-acute rehabilitation facilities. Gary Ulicny, former CEO of Shepherd Center in Atlanta, reveals innovations in care and care management to meet the growing demand.
“People who would’ve died ten years ago are now being saved… Learn More
Innovation in Treatment of Chronic Lung Injuries: Dr. Ashish Bhatia’s Outlook
In medical research, failures are never a total loss, because knowing why creations fail helps to develop more successful devices or drugs, Dr. Ashish Bhatia told Paradigm Outcomes’ eighth annual Innovation Symposium exploring outliers and medical innovation.
Dr. Bhatia said, in the past 10-12 years of his research with burns or trauma, only about 25… Learn More