If you’re a claims administrator in California, you’ve probably heard and/or worried about the various regulatory updates going into effect on April 1, 2026. They may not be a seismic shift (despite the geological situation here), but they could still open up new risks of liability for the unprepared. It doesn’t help that the communication from the DWC has been spotty and unclear in some cases.
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies and DataCare: Improving Utilization Review We are pleased to announce a new partnership between Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (“BHHC”) and DataCare Corporation. Effective utilization reviews ensure that patient treatment is administered via proven methods, provided by an appropriate healthcare provider, and delivered in an appropriate setting. BHHC and DataCare are [...]
Self-insured employers, TPAs, insurance carriers, and managed care providers face increasing cases of workers’ compensation claims/requests for authorization requiring physician peer review. DataCare is pleased to announce that Medical ReviewStream® by Concentra now uses DataCare’s web application, Ahshay, to provision peer review services. Medical Review Stream (MRS) is a URAC-accredited organization that delivers expert [...]
Ensuring Business Continuity Through COVID-19 & Beyond May 20, 2020 Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, DataCare has ensured continuous business operations support to clients (Fortune 500 corporations, national insurance carriers, TPAs, and more). By using DataCare's Ahshay Software-as-a-Service platform to its fullest potential, the majority of our clients have been able to maintain their volume, [...]
We understand that the main underlying concern for any business is often change. This could be change of any kind: a new direction a company may take, introducing new products, on-boarding new hires, or even implementing a new software. DataCare takes immense pride in being a helpful and leading change agent to all of [...]
Taking On Case Management, One Patient At A Time “We want to expedite the process behind helping the injured worker return to work. This will influence a win-win situation for both the worker and the company”, stated Eddie Braun, Vice President and CFO of IW Care Connection (IWCC). With a goal of minimizing injured [...]
Companies in the workers' compensation industry have strict security requirements for the software their partners use, which houses HIPAA-sensitive and patient/injured worker information that needs to be protected. This will be reflected in the bidding and sales process as DataCare's SOC 2 Certification guarantees that the following can be provided with confidence: Security Details System Availability [...]
DataCare is Officially SOC 2 Certified! What can you expect in our report? Security Details Availability Details Processing Integrity Confidentiality Details Please contact us for a copy of the report. 866-834-2334
Anyone familiar with workers’ compensation and the managed care industry should be aware of the impact that technology has on a nurse case manager’s daily workflow. While the nurse’s primary role is to ensure the injured worker is cared for, their job also involves facilitating the workers’ compensation claims process by advocating for the [...]
Utilization Review takes on a strong outlook as Unity Solutions enters the market with a new approach, “Proactive Cost-Savings: Placing greater emphasis on reducing treatment costs, while improving patient outcomes”. While the cost of UR continues to increase, the requested treatment is often delayed, and cannot be delivered until authorized by UR. Meanwhile, the patient [...]