AMA 6th edition Screening Software

Accurate Impairment Rating Review Service with AMA 6^th Edition Software, Cost effective Saving Money by Screening

 

Inaccurate impairment rating in workers’ compensation system has significant financial impact to all of the involved parties, which may include the patient, the employer, the insurance carrier and others. Today, there are many federal and other workers’ compensation cases across the United States that faces problem with inaccuracy of Impairment rating.

We look at the appropriate use of the Guides, but also the medical accuracy of impairment. We assess the accuracy of impairment rating based on the provided documentation and to determine if the rating followed the appropriate procedures as set forth by the AMA 6^th edition Guides to the evaluation of permanent impairment rating. By continuing to analyze the comprehensive data collected on every case, we can demonstrate the powerful return on investment to be gained by reviewing the impairment ratings.

 

The most prevalent indications of inadequate impairment rating and improper utilization of the AMA guides 6^th edition includes:

·         Failure by physicians to properly differentiate between disability and impairment rating.

·         Failure to properly reference the Guides AMA 6^th edition.

·         Rating subjective complaints that have no corroborating objective findings.

·         Attaching a numeric value to an evaluated psychological disorder.

·         Qualifying ratings as an approximation.

An impairment rating review is done to assess the precision of an impairment assessment according to provided documents.

 

Advantages of screening a disability rating review:

·         They help the claims adjuster obtain a precise impairment rating assignment.

·         They provide a second opinion, whenever needed, such as when the value of the given evaluation is surprising.

·         They are done by certified and expertly trained doctors who are highly knowledgeable on disability guidelines.

·         They are processed quickly and provide a flexible pricing structure.

 

Fortunately, along with computer and technological breakthroughs, there are disability software packages such as the state of the art software solution developed by Disability Technology, Incorporated, based on the 6^th edition guidelines of the American Medical Association (AMA). 

 

AMA guides and intuitive graphic user interface, the software allows the user to assess an anatomic body region and determine impairment rating

 

Providing users with accurate assessment upon screening and saving money in the process has made Disability Technology’s software a beneficial tool. For details about the software, please contact Disability Technology at 927.716.9595, send message(s) via e-mail to hopkinsjh@sbcglobal.com, or visit www.disabilitytec.com on the web.

AMA Guides Six edition Adopted by 16 States and 7 countries

AMA Guides Six edition Adopted by 16 States and 7 Countries

AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment Six edition Medical Software Applies World Health Organization’s Framework for Gauging Health and Disability, the Most Current International Classification of Function (ICF) Used by AMA Guides 6th Edition  

 

Impairment has no boundaries. It crosses age, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. In fact, there are about 56 million Americans who have learning, behavioral, developmental, and physical disabilities, profoundly impacting a person’s well-being and chances of living a normal and happy life.

 

The most current International Classification of Function (ICF) used by AMA Guides 6^th Edition has been significant to medical organizations, and even the World Health Organization, in providing a more rational basis for defining impairment. In fact, the U.S. Federal Labor Department, 16 states, and 7 countries worldwide adopted it for effective impairment ratings to reduce conflict and ease resolution. These states, countries, and territories include:

 

§  Alaska

§  Arizona

§  Connecticut

§  Indiana

§  Louisiana

§  Mississippi

§  Montana

§  North Dakota

§  Rhode Island

§  New Mexico

§  Oklahoma

§  Pennsylvania

§  Tennessee

§  Wyoming

§  Puerto Rico

§  The Netherlands

§  South Africa

§  Australia

§  Hong Kong

§  Korea

§  New Zealand

§  Canadian Provinces and Territories

 

The AMA Guides 6^th Edition has 17 chapters and 634 pages, a hybrid methodology that increases internal consistency, standardization, ease of application through a simplified process of rating. It aims to provide an accurate and unbiased assessment through valid and reliable definition. Moreover, it integrates clinical care principles to further understand the different types of impairments such as cognitive disability, mental illness, and hearing and visual difficulties. Disability Technology, Incorporated developed the software, applying the most current International Classification of Function (ICF), which the World Health Organization also uses.

 

The medical software is a clinical documentation and evaluation system designed by Disability Technology, Incorporated. It uses a proprietary electronic algorithm that produces full-referenced and easy-to-read reports and forms. It is designed based on the new AMA Guides 6^th Edition to effectively quantify the extent of impairment and/or injuries. It is used by the U.S. Federal Labor Department, 16 states, and 7 countries worldwide and has improved the services of doctors, hospitals, attorneys, state and federal agencies in accomplishing diversified medical solutions.

For any question, please call Disability Technology Inc at 972-716-9595

 

New Software AMA 6th edition Guide

Impairment Evaluation Made Easy: The AMA 6^th Edition Disability Technology, Inc. Software

 

Technology has significantly changed our lives in one way or another. One of its important contributions has been apparent in the world of medicine. It is truly amazing how human intelligence has made a tremendous stride to diversify medical solutions. Many of us, nowadays, surf the Internet or search social media sites and other research facilities to further understand health conditions and disabilities.

 

The American Medical Association (AMA), however, has issued the latest guide to evaluate disability or impairment for use by medical experts across the United States. It serves as a tool to measure the degree of injury from work injury, self-inflicted harm and/or automobile accident. Moreover, it has introduced new approaches on how to rate impairments and disabilities in State, Federal, Social Security, Insurance, and Veterans Affairs evaluation systems for receiving workers’ compensation or disability benefits.

 

One advancement that has aided physicians and medical professionals is the impairment software that has been developed based on the guidelines of AMA 6^th edition. Disability Technology, Inc. has created the innovative solution that utilizes electronic algorithms to effectively assess impairment ratings and easily accomplish full-referenced and easy-to-read reports with accuracy and forms.

 

The importance of the Impairment software should not be overlooked. Over the years, it has become an important tool for understanding the various facets of impairment and incapacity. The AMA 6^th edition software designed by Disability Technology, Inc. is used for the advanced understanding and evaluation of many different types of impairments such as:

 

·        Spine

·        Upper extremity Impairments

·        Mental illness and/or emotional disturbance

·        Lower extremity Impairments

·        Pain Impairment

·        Cognitive incapacities

 

Disability Technology, Inc. has integrated the latest AMA guide with its state-of-the-art software innovation. Through an intuitive graphical user interface and software calculator, it is now easier and faster to determine the body’s impairment rating. Thus, doctors, attorneys, as well as hospitals and state and federal agencies around the country can now use the software for reliable evaluation results. Indeed, this is another breakthrough!  www.disabilitytec.com

New Federal WorkersComp AMA 6th edition software

Rate Using AMA 6th Edition Software by Disability Technology, Inc. in Federal Workers’ Compensation Cases

 

Significant developments in technology have contributed many benefits into the field of medicine. In the past, illnesses were diagnosed and treated with the help of simple equipment and apparatuses. But now, the entire industry makes use of state-of-the-art equipment that are easy and convenient to operate. Thanks to man’s endless attempts to innovate things!

 

One of the innovations ever introduced is the disability software developed by Disability Technology, Incorporated, which is based on the guidelines of AMA Guide to Permanent Impairment, 6th edition. Apart from featuring reliable approaches in the calculation of impairments, it also helps in determining permanent partial disability awards in workers’ compensation. This provides a clearer understanding of and better efficiency in the determining federal workers’ compensation cases.

 

The development of this software is very relevant and influential to clinical practices. Through it, health practitioners may conduct diagnostic and taxonomic classification as a means to recognize long-term incapacitation. Unlike previous editions, the current edition provides a thorough, reliable, legal, and unbiased rating system. Additionally, it provides consistent approaches.

 

In determining federal workers’ compensation cases, the disability software quantifies the extent or severity of the injuries sustained by insured individuals. Consequently, the results it generates are then used to define the settlement value of the claim. All these became possible because of the initiative of Disability Technology, Incorporated.

 

A helpful resource not only to medical practitioners but also to attorneys and local and federal agencies, this modern software is a collection of tips and techniques on how to build a much better case. This updated version contains insights for physicians to obtain spine impairment ratings easily and even detect possible errors readily.

 

Disability Technology is the first company to ever use the AMA Guide to Permanent Impairment, 6th edition in the rating of spine impairment related to the lower extremity, as well as peripheral nerve impairment.

 

To have more information about the software, you may visit the website of Disability Technology, Incorporated, www.disabilitytec.com.