California Workers Compensation System
- 1. California Workers Compensation System Challenges, Solutions, A program For Excellence A publication of California Industrial Relations Institute A Center For Excellence in Industrial Relations Presented by: Ismail Yassai, Ph.D.
- 2. California Industrial Relations Institute2 Purpose Identify major challenges Introduce PRC TOTAL CARE as a solution -Legislative links -Employer acceptance -Labor advocacy Groups acceptance -Governors Office -On-going formal education, University Linkage Define proof of concept process and validation Validation Requirements Validation environment and parameters Invite Collaboration from all stakeholders The differentiating advantage, setting the standards of excellence.
- 3. California Industrial Relations Institute3 Major Challenges Un-necessary Adversarial position between the employer and the employee. Inappropriate medical care Inaccurate publicity aimed at workers
- 4. California Industrial Relations Institute4 PRC TOTAL CARE A Proven Solution Educating the employers, workers and medical service providers on the concept and its detail, documented procedures. Preliminary medical service provider self audits Medical Service Provider Certification, front office, back office and medical professionals. Employee awareness campaign Incentives for all stakeholders
- 5. California Industrial Relations Institute5 Expected Outcome. Critical Metrics Lower non medical costs to result in up to 30% overall cost reduction. Shorten the back to work cycle. Reduce permanent disability cases. Increase overall revenue by promoting standards of excellence.
- 6. California Industrial Relations Institute6 Legislative and Employer Links Communication with the Governors Office to harmonize with the reform agenda. Collaboration with Senator Charles Poochigians Office who leads the reforms legislation. Communication and cooperation with Assembly member Chuck DeVore. Cooperation and feedback from former Assembly member Pat Bates Communication and cooperation with Labor Advocacy Groups. Solid Acceptance by over 20 employers with a minimum of 200 employees.
- 7. California Industrial Relations Institute7 On- going Education Detail curricula and related modules for each discipline. - Insurance Adjusters -Employers Human Resources staff -Employees -Front Office non-medical staff -Back Office Non Medical Staff -Medical Professionals
- 8. California Industrial Relations Institute8 On- going Education A collaborative approach Established relationship with major University System. Experienced and credible instructors On-going Research to update modules Coordination and collaboration with employer, employee advocacy groups. Linkages with Small Business Advocates Educational funding assistance for small businesses.
- 9. California Industrial Relations Institute9 Defining the Proof of Concept and Validation of Total Care Gather data on critical metrics for 2000 existing closed cases. Conduct detail analysis of the critical metrics. Conduct training, education and certification for all related entities. Process approximately 2000 cases following the standards of excellence of Total Care. Conduct an independent comparison of the critical metrics. Publish results
- 10. California Industrial Relations Institute10 Validation Requirements Gather data on critical metrics for 2000 existing closed cases. Conduct detail analysis of the critical metrics. Conduct training, education and certification for all related entities. Process approximately 2000 cases following the standards of excellence of Total Care. Conduct an independent comparison of the critical metrics. Publish results, Establish the Standards of Excellence
- 11. California Industrial Relations Institute11 Validation environment and parameters Complete independent framework design by a credible academic institution. Independent data gathering, sampling. Independent verification of comparison cases. Independent side by side analysis of critical metrics. Independent publication of the results. Establishment of California Industrial Relations Institute as a non profit, tax exempt California entity. Establishment of research and education facility at California State University.
- 12. California Industrial Relations Institute12 An invitation for collaboration to set the Standards of Excellence PRC Total Care and California Industrial Relations Institute are structured to attract the participation of all stakeholders in setting the standards of excellence for California Workers Compensation System. We invite medical service providers to review and consider the implementation of the standards of excellence within the PRC Total Care, and produce approximately 2000 comparison cases for the validation process.
- 13. California Industrial Relations Institute13 The Differentiating Advantage Unique differentiation by documented evidence resulting from a credible independent comparative analysis. Increased Revenue Become the provider of choice to employers. Provide leadership in bringing a proven solution to a $29 billion dollar challenge and a threat to California businesses. Stay ahead of the competition and in harmony with legislative reforms.
- 14. California Industrial Relations Institute14 Contact and Follow up California Industrial Relations Institute Ismail Yassai, PhD. Co-Founder and Principal Bijan R. Kian Co-Founder and Principal Former Director State of California Office of Foreign Investment Former senior economic development advisor State of California www.calindustry.org Prc_2002@sbcglobal.net Bijanrkian@cox.net (714) 730-0505