Panel Resolutions is continually looking to partner with quality providers that are familiar with the workers’ compensation industry, following Best Practices Guidelines, who focus on return to work efforts and who communicate effectively with claims professionals. Our staff works closely with company representatives, claims adjusters and case managers offering the convenience in creating Physician Panels through the use of our Preferred Provider Network (PRNet). By partnering with Panel Resolutions, we are able to promote your medical practice for inclusion on these panels, thereby increasing patient volume. If interested in becoming or nominating a network provider, please contact us today.

Provider Criteria

• Current state licensure
  
• Appropriate liability insurance coverage and acceptable liability claims experience
  
• Knowledge of the workers' compensation system in the state
  
• Demonstrated willingness to adhere to Best Practices Guidelines and to employer policies, procedures and protocols
  
• Completion of a standardized questionnaire prior to consideration for inclusion on a panel
  
• Interview with a Panel Resolutions representative
  
• Willingness to visit employer worksites on an as needed basis
  
• Preference for physicians who have experience with workers' compensation claims and medical management
  
  

Panel Providers will be reviewed on a regular basis to determine that all preferred physicians are valid and compliant. Minimum criteria for retention will include:

- Continuing to meet all criteria for initial inclusion.
- Demonstrating adherence to Best Practices Guidelines for Medical Providers,
   with particular emphasis on:

• The quality of the patient-physician encounter
• Timely and thorough documentation of the history, any examinations, and treatment recommendations
• Effective communications with employees, employers, insurers and others involved in claims resolution
• Effective handling of all payment issues, including compliance with applicable laws
• Effective participation in the resolution of difficult cases, including appropriate utilization of the AMA Guide