Provider Benefits
- Faster care for your patients, the frustrating delays and barriers for approvals that exist in “traditional” WC System are removed
- Provider requests for authorization of diagnostics, services, surgery will be granted usually on the same day or within one business day of request
- Nurse Case Managers will manage the “Company” communication and lessen the expectation on providers to complete yet another form or make another call
- Fewer Controverted Claims, less than 0.5% of our claims are controverted because of “Point of Entry” care management and redirection
- No discounted Fee Schedules, all claims are paid at 100% of the NYS WC Fee Schedule and paid by the UHS WC PPO in a 30 to 45 day period
UHS News
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Consider the life-saving gift of blood donation this holiday seasonDecember 05, 2025The American Red Cross is urging members of our community to give with meaning this December. Welcome winter by making a lifesaving difference and helping patients in need.
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Important reminders for shoveling snow safelyDecember 01, 2025The mix of cold temperatures and physical exertion increases the workload on the heart, which may increase the risk of a heart attack for some. According to the American Heart Association, even walking through heavy, wet snow can place strain on your heart.
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Avoid slips and falls when weather turns badDecember 01, 2025When snow and ice cover the sidewalks, driveways and parking lots and you need to venture outside, it's a good idea to take some basic winter precautions.
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Maintain, Don’t Gain this holiday seasonNovember 25, 2025With the holiday season here, you don’t have to worry about losing weight, but instead focus on maintaining your current weight and not gaining pounds. With a few tools and tips offered by healthcare professionals at UHS, you can win the battle while fully enjoying the holiday season.