Nurse Consultant Services
ECM provides nurse consultant services to assist claims representatives in future management of a file. A case manager/injured worker relationship is not established for consultative services.
Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) Coordination
The nurse consultant will coordinate/schedule the IME, compile medical records and compose a case summary letter to the physician. The nurse consultant, may, at the request of the insurance carrier, attend the IME.
File Review
The purpose of a file review is to obtain and review current medical records, the mechanism of injury and current treatment plan. A file review may be completed by a case manager or an expert physician. Physician file reviews will address treatment recommendations, work capabilities and estimated length of disability.