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MedRisk and Prime Health announce Strategic AllianceKING OF PRUSSIA, PA. (Nov. 1, 2006) – Prime Health Services (Prime Health), a National Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), has announced a strategic alliance with MedRisk, Inc. The agreement enables Prime Health’s customers to access MedRisk’s Expert Provider Organization (EPO) of workers’ compensation physical medicine specialists. “At Prime Health, we are committed to providing our clients with the best services and savings in the industry,” said Brian Sharp, CEO of Prime Health. “Since physical medicine represents 20 to 30 percent of the workers’ compensation medical dollar, MedRisk’s specialty service for managing this segment will bring significant value to our clients.” The arrangement allows Prime Health’s customers access to more than 15,000 physical and occupational therapists as well as more than 12,000 chiropractors in MedRisk’s EPO. “We’re delighted to be working with Prime Health,” said Shelley Boyce, CEO of MedRisk, Inc. “Through our unique diagnostic reimbursement program and our evidence-based medical management program, Prime Health’s clients will enjoy lower physical medicine costs and better outcomes.” About Prime HealthFounded in 1996 and based in Brentwood, TN., Prime Health Services is a Preferred Provider Organization that offers a full spectrum of services including customizable network solutions, an international PPO and re-pricing offerings. Its PPOs encompasses workers’ compensation, group health, general and auto liability networks. With providers and facilities available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Prime Health offers its services to third-party administrators, insurance carriers, and self-insured markets. More Information is available at www.primehealthservices.com or by calling Jennifer Pitoscia at 615-329-9048. About MedRiskFounded in 1994 and based in King of Prussia, Pa., MedRisk, Inc. provides specialty managed care services along with claims workflow management tools to the workers’ compensation industry. With a demonstrated core competency in physical medicine management, MedRisk has leveraged its technological expertise and evidence-based research to provide a growing list of products and services to its client community including document management, best-practice claim-workflow automation, specialty network services, network integration and data analytics. MedRisk’s programs deliver savings and operational efficiencies that are significantly greater than traditional programs. Customers include insurance carriers, self-insured employers, third-party administrators and general managed care workers’ compensation companies. More information is available at www.medrisknet.com or by calling 1-800-225-9675 Media Contacts: | |
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