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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1047220 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF CONNIBBIONERS BRIEFING XXNUTEB RRPTRMRER 19. iggg Present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice N. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Susan Blumenstein, Dir. of Fin. & Adm. Services Jerry Lundy, Dir. of Services & Development Sheriff Phil Redmond & Chief Dep. Rodney Proctor Larry Dickerson, Director of ECOM Judy Clayton, Library Director Al Upton, EMS Director Evie Caldwell, County Purchasing Agent Janet Blaufuss, Health Nursing Director Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. REQUEBT FOR R ENDORORMI T no NORKERB COMPENSATION MANAGED CARE PROGRAM3 Bill Griggs, Sedgwick James; Scott Wallace, Blue Cross Blue Shield; and Pat Marshall, NCACC, each spoke about Iredell County being selected as a pilot site for a managed care program. Marshall mentioned that Iredell had been selected as a pilot site because it had been very proactive already. Being a pilot designation would not incur any additional costs. Basically, the purpose of the program would be to negotiate for reduced fees from health care providers. Mr. Mashburn mentioned that two or three years ago the County noticed some problem areas when employees were injured. An agreement was entered into with Statesville Medical Group. Now, if a person is injured, unless it's an emergency, they report to Statesville Medical Group and this facility determines the course of action. Commissioner Madison asked for a projection on savings. Griggs said there was not a data base available to assist in determining costs. The county manager mentioned that costs can't exceed what the state rate already occurs to be. With managed care the physicians should charge a lower rate. Mr. Mashburn further mentioned that the county could pay out more if there are more injuries, but if everything else remains the same there should not be a downside to this program. Commissioner Boone asked about any increased work for the county employee responsible for workers comp. Mrs. Blumenstein answered that this person's time might be reduced since she will not have to interact with Statesville Medical Group as much under the proposed program. Commissioner Haire said she felt the managed care program sounded very efficient. Commissioner Madison asked if an analysis could be obtained by comparing the pilot program and the current program. Griggs replied that both the BOBS and Sedgwick James would be monitoring this program. Commissioner Johnson mentioned that he would also like to stay abreast of the program. Griggs said the program could be operational within 60 days.