A new study found that Lean is a suitable methodology to accelerate patient recovery by reducing the time between on-the-job accidents and the beginning of physical therapy treatment.
The study identified ways to address inefficiencies in the workers’ compensation system and concluded that eliminating pre-authorization for physical therapy and the additional lead time it creates can improve health outcomes and reduce claim costs.
Study Provides Data-Driven Argument to Eliminate Physical Therapy Pre-Authorization for Injured Workers
