The two product service lines that historically have helped maritime companies and self insured employers save millions of dollars has been,
1. Medical Nurse Case Management - where we receive notification of the injury claim within the first 24 hours and the nurse coordinates all the medical care advising our clients on the course of the medical portion of the claim. The benefits resulting in an earlier release to full duty or obtaining medical information early in the claim so that the employer or shipowner can be pre-warned if the injured party cannot go back to work or in the case of a passenger outlining and controlling reasonable rehabilitation costs.
2. On the back end of the claim there is Medical Bill Auditing, this is done by our Med-Check division, by nurses who review medical records, who search for CPT codes errors and look to alleviate any fraud or over exaggeration in medical billing. We audit all medical services of any kind in every state.
The plaintiff attorneys in the U.S. along with a small portion of medical providers have been working together to escalate medical damages related to maritime accident claims. The Federal Jones Act and The Federal Long Shore Act does not limit liability awards on maritime claims and therefore it has become an arena for fraud and abuse. The maritime industry can defend against these claims with the proper use of medical cost containment services.
FFPM represents the community of 330 French maritime pilots who guide all types of ships safely in French waters, including cargo ships, passenger liners, and military vessels.
FRS GmbH & Co. KG is a leading European ferry operator with over 150 years of history, operating around 70 ships and providing passenger and vehicle ferry services, offshore logistics, port management, crewing, and maritime consulting.
G&B Rubber Products Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of custom rubber and urethane molded products, serving leading industries worldwide since 1958 from Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada.
G & S Marine is a family-owned full-service marine dealership in southeastern Massachusetts, offering new and pre-owned boats, financing, and service since 1957.
G Heyn & Sons provides environmental, engineering, forktruck, and shipping solutions including crane servicing, ship repair, lifting equipment, and freight forwarding services.