Comments on: Star Trek and the Wrath of Can’t

By: Ilana Lehmann, Ph.D., C.R.C. STN (Star Trek Nutcase)

Ilana Lehmann, Ph.D., C.R.C. STN (Star Trek Nutcase) — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:57:45 +0000

Grawlix! Your word play was stronger than a tractor beam at pulling me in. (Big surprise, I know.) In spite of your deception, I agree with your points. I have worked on several “exceptions to policy” in order for workers to receive what they need. Rules (and torpedoes) be damned! That is central to the worker centric model and it prevents work disability.

I have always wondered if Khan’s cryogenic capsule had a tanning lamp. Just saying . . .

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:54:30 +0000

My Utilization Review manta (which I’m working at on a continuous basis) is “if we’re saying no, there needs to be a good reason”. The claims team I work with does a really good job of recognizing instances when we should and do override a UR denial. My parents were both injured workers so I try to ask myself if I’d be comfortable denying a particular modality if they were the patient. While I’m sure there’s room for improvement, I’m constantly working to find the balance between what should and should not be approved.

By: Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 19:10:23 +0000

In reply to Mike Benishek Pd.T.F.. Thanks, Mike. Great to hear from you!

By: Mike Benishek Pd.T.F.

Mike Benishek Pd.T.F. — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 17:31:51 +0000

What a great way to start the day.