Return to Wellness programs like ecovery immediately reduce indemnity payments. Not only are lost-time days reduced by 50%, but studies show that medical costs are also reduced. 

ecovery can also limit future premium increases. The insurance carrier initially pays for the claim, but the employer may end up paying for it with increased future premiums. Offering modified duty through ecovery reduces claims costs.

Returning to work through modified duty is a therapeutic tool that can help injured workers recover up to three times faster.   It also helps employers gain productivity and cost savings by limiting the expense of hiring and training replacement workers.

A study focused on 184 manufacturing industry workers who sustained rotator cuff injuries. It attributed the rate of 84% of those injured workers who returned to work – more specifically returned to their regular work duties within 120 days – to the existence of a successful RTW program. 

Intentional accidents, false claims and exaggerated severity of injuries all share a common name: insurance fraud.

• Establishing an ecovery program demonstrates to your workers that getting injured doesn’t mean being out of work.
• Through hands-on education and resources, we help you identify and prevent fraud.

By putting Injured Workers First®, ecovery demonstrates that employees are valuable company assets – not replaceable resources. This reinforces your commitment to the wellbeing of your employees and gives them a greater sense of employment security, so they’re less likely to seek out an attorney.

Through industry-leading medical cost management programs and strategic partnerships, ecovery helps control claim costs and deliver excellent service to employers and injured workers.

• Early Intervention Nurse Program – RNs contact injured workers on every lost time claim
• Preferred Provider Networks – automatic cost savings opportunities with occupational health experts
• Medical Case Management – focused medical expertise for complex or serious claims
• Pharmacy Card Program – a proactive approach to medication management
• Medical Bill Review Services – consistent annual savings of over 50% of billed charges with those savings applied directly to claims costs

A program like ecovery works best when it’s implemented before an injury occurs. Why waste post-injury time developing a modified duty job when your employees could receive the rehabilitative benefits of being back to work – and you could gain from their added productivity?

You can use our ‘off the shelf’ programs or create your own by selecting only the materials best suited for your organization. You can also get customized ecovery materials using your letterhead, logo, and branding. When you’re ready to build your ecovery program, we’re here to get you started!

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10-STEP Guide to developing an ecovery Return to Wellness Program

Already developed an ecovery Return to Wellness program or traditional “Return to Work” program? Congratulations – you have taken a big step toward controlling your costs and increasing productivity! But wait… how long has it been since you last reviewed your program? Have you experienced a claim yet? Has your organization experienced staffing or production changes in the past year?

It’s important to review your program annually to ensure that still meets the needs of your organization. It’s especially important to audit your program if you’ve added or eliminated departments or operations.

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ecovery Return to Wellness Checklist

Injured Worker Trifold Brochure: Get a handy pocket-sized guide to recovery when you request our Injured Worker trifold brochure.

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