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Using Preferred Network Providers

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10 This is intended as a general description of certain types of managed care services available to qualifed customers through Zurich Services Corporation,

an individual member company of Zurich in North America. Zurich Services Corporation does not guarantee a particular outcome, reduction in costs or improvement in administration and further assumes no liability in connection with the providing of these services. ©2011 Zurich Services Corporation

Zurich

1400 American Lane, Schaumburg, Illinois 60196-1056 800 382 2150 www.zurichna.com

Studies have found that even in states where workers have the right to choose their own physicians, employees often look to their employer for direction on where to obtain immediate medical care in the event of a work-related injury or illness. The consistent use of a Preferred Preferred Network Provider network has many advantages, including:

• Credentialed providers help to ensure a high-quality provider network

• Negotiated rates, possibly below fee schedule and/or reasonable and & customary rates, depending on the jurisdiction

• Medical providers understand return-to-work goals

• Nationwide access to medical providers is easier

To ensure prompt, quality medical care for your employees injured while at work, it is important to establish a panel of preferred network providers. Selecting quality medical care helps to ensure that your injured employees return to work as soon as medically appropriate.

Additional Reading

• C.a.r.e Online Directory Access

• Choosing a Health Care Provider