Avizent: BWC Group Pool Rating Program
As of April 1, 2008, Frank Gates Companies/Attenta became Avizent, a new brand that will combine Frank Gates and Attenta.
Avizent offers many advantages for employers, including:
- National claims administration for all lines of business, including workers’ compensation, liability, property and USL&H;
- Special expertise in self-insured and multi-state program management, as well as large deductible programs;
- A comprehensive suite of in-house, integrated medical managed care capabilities (PPO networks, utilization review, medical bill review, case management, pharmacy benefit management);
- Alternative risk programs, such as captives and self-insurance options for single entity, group and association property/casualty insurance plans;
- VISUAL Claims Studio, the heart of our best-in-class RMIS software suite, will be enhanced this spring with advanced claims management capabilities;
- An uncompromising quality initiative – we set aggressive timelines as part of our official claims standards, which are backed by internal reviews and regular audits and are often tied to our fees in the form of performance guarantees.
Firms now enrolled in the 2007 program will save close to one million dollars in premiums! Since the Society's program inception in 1992, firm enrolled have consistently received credit modifications in excess of 90% for their workers’ compensation premiums. Forecasts for the 2006 program indicate that firms will again be granted a credit modification in the 90-95% range. The Ohio Society is one of a select few association-sponsored programs to earn the highest credit modification granted by the BWC.
If you are not already participating in the program and would like additional information, contact Denise Ison-Miller with The Ohio Society at dmiller@ohio-cpa.com or 800.686.2727, ext. 325.
If you are already enrolled and have questions concerning your firm’s participation in the group-rating program, contact Julie Younkin at 800.777.4283, ext. 688.
View the attached PDF for more information.
2008 Ergonomics Short Courses
Put ergonomics into practice in your workplace with The Ohio State University Institute for Ergonomics. Learn a systematic approach to:
- Identify risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders
- Reducing injuries
- Increasing productivity
- Using the proper ergonomic assessment tools
The courses will be held on Oct. 7-10. View the PDF for more information and registration details.
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CPA Review Course Providers
Planning to take the CPA exam? Consider taking a CPA review course to prepare you for the four parts of the Uniform CPA Examination.
The following partners and programs are offered exclusively to OSCPA members and offer benefits and discounts geared toward the CPA professional.
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