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Broadspire Launches BOLD, a Custom PPO Network Strategy

ATLANTA (June 21, 2010) -- Broadspire, a Crawford Company and leading third party administrator of workers compensation claims, liability claims and medical management services, has introduced the BOLD network, a custom preferred provider organization (PPO) strategy that includes targeted selection of medical networks on a state-by-state basis to produce superior outcomes for clients.

"For decades, traditional PPO network solutions have been a steadfast component of the workers compensation industry. But while preferred provider discounts still help reduce claim costs, they do not completely address today's complex challenges," said Danielle Lisenbey, chief operating officer, medical management services. "Our new state-stratified, multi-tiered approach allows us to partner with the best network by region, industry and sometimes even by company."

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Total Medical Solutions (TMS) has introduced TMS Supply Recovery, a service that identifies and eliminates unnecessary supply costs in workers' compensation claims.

"Payers see a 20 percent reduction in overall spend on supplies with our Supply Recovery program," said Cara Barde, president of TMS. "Specializing in complex and catastrophic work-related injuries gives us insight into the relatively small incremental costs that add up over time." She cited catheters as an example.

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