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The 2008 release in the ODG product line (including
the 13th edition of Official
Disability Guidelines and 6th edition of ODG Treatment in Workers
Comp) provides the most up to date evidence-based medical treatment and disability
duration guidelines to improve as well as benchmark outcomes in workers' compensation and
non-occupational disability. ODG 2008 is
succinct, straightforward, complete, and authoritative - based on an aggregate of over 10 million disability cases and a
decade of research, including a systematic medical literature review. In this ongoing task to make tangible and accessible the results of important and emerging
medical evidence to minimize the impact of illness and injury in the
workplace,
Work Loss Data Institute is pleased to introduce ODG 2008.
The ODG library has realized considerable
acceptance because:
1)
ODG is independent of any medical specialty group and multidisciplinary in
scope.
2) ODG takes evidence-based guidelines to their logical end point; the
conclusions are linked directly to the evidence in the studies and
references.
3) ODG is continuously updated reflecting the findings of new studies as
they are conducted and released; subscribers are always up to date.
4) ODG is designed for both Clinical Practice and Utilization
Review.
5) ODG seeks clarity in recommendations.
6) ODG allows the ability to copy & paste, saving time and effort in
documenting approvals or denials of treatment.
7) ODG has been accepted by the Federal Agency for
Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) for inclusion in the National
Guidelines Clearinghouse www.guidelines.gov
A six-month pilot study of ODG was recently
conducted in Ohio. The use of ODG Treatment reduced medical costs by 64
percent, cut lost days by 69 percent, and minimized treatment delays.
Plus, the results of a provider feedback survey showed that use of ODG
drew considerable praise from physicians.
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a comprehensive annual update process based on scientific medical
literature review, survey data analysis, and expert panel validation, the Official
Disability Guidelines product line has demonstrated a unique ability to adapt to market forces while maintaining an unparalleled
stronghold in evidence-based methodology. This evolution has
culminated in the 13th year of ODG which has become and will remain the prevailing authority on
expected disability duration and appropriate treatment in the management
of medical absence and return-to-work. Order
now (or sign up for a 30-day free trial).
SUBSCRIBERS: ODG Treatment on the Web: Login
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