Columbus Medical Association Foundation

Frank Gates/Attenta is Becoming Avizent

DUBLIN, OH – Beginning April 1, 2008, The Frank Gates Companies/Attenta will become Avizent™. Together, Frank Gates and Attenta have 100+ years of experience in risk management, third party claims administration and medical management.

“Our knowledgeable claims managers will continue to serve as trusted advisors, cultivating an expert knowledge of our clients’ businesses. Although our name may be changing, our core services and commitment to our clients will remain the same,” explained Frank C. Vidrik, President and CEO.

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.

The company worked with Columbus-based brand consultant Mlicki, Inc. on the corporate renaming project.

Avizent, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the fastest-growing national risk management providers, with satisfied clients across all industries. Our unparalleled service offering includes claims management, medical managed care, self-insured groups, alternative risk financing and RMIS software. The company employs over 700 associates throughout the U.S. For additional information, please visit the Avizent website at www.avizentrisk.com.

 

Frank Gates Service Company
Reductions in workers' compensation premiums are available when you join the Columbus Medical Association group rating program administered by The Frank Gates Service Company.

Workers' compensation premiums can be reduced by as much as 85% when members with good safety and claims records pool together in the group rating plan. 85% is the new maximum discount allowed by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation for the 2008 rating year. Members of our group rating program also receive expert claims management and personal workers’ compensation consulting from Frank Gates, a leader in workers' compensation services with more than 60 years of experience. Their staff works to minimize claims losses and maximize your workers’ comp savings. For a free, no-obligation group rating savings estimate or questions, contact Andy Frank at 614-793-5468 or afrank@frankgates.com. Click here to download more information.

 

       Frank Gates to host workers compensation seminar

          Click here to view Frank Gate's calendar of events.

 

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