Industrial Care Program

Industrial care program

What we can do for you!

Experience Modification Rates (EMR) play a crucial role in determining workers’ compensation insurance premiums for businesses. A lower EMR reflects a safer workplace and results in lower insurance costs, while a higher EMR can significantly increase expenses. One effective strategy for reducing workplace injuries, workers’ compensation claims, and OSHA recordables is the implementation of Active Release Technique (ART) as a proactive injury management solution.

Understanding

Experience Modification Rates (EMR)

EMR is a metric used by insurance providers to assess a company’s workers’ compensation claim history relative to industry standards
It is calculated based on three years of historical data, excluding the most recent year
An EMR of 1.0 is considered the industry average, while a rate below 1.0 indicates better-than-average safety performance
The lower the EMR, the lower the insurance rates. Higher EMRs equal higher insurance rates

How Workplace Injuries Affect EMR

Each workplace injury that results in a workers’ compensation claim contributes to a company’s EMR. Frequent or severe claims can cause the EMR to rise, leading to higher insurance costs for multiple years. Additionally, OSHA recordable incidents impact regulatory compliance and workplace reputation.

Case Study at the Tropicana Plant in Bradenton

Contemporary Alternative Care, based in Sarasota, Florida, has been at the forefront of providing ART-based workplace injury solutions. The company successfully implemented its ART program at the Tropicana plant in Bradenton, resulting in

30% reduction in workers’ compensation claims

25% decrease in OSHA recordables

Over $500,000 in savings on injury-related expenses in the first year

Over 5 million saved over 20 years

how it all comes together

Implementing ART to Reduce EMR and OSHA Recordables

Active Release Technique (ART) is a hands-on, movement-based treatment that targets soft tissue injuries, including repetitive strain injuries and musculoskeletal dysfunctions commonly found in industrial settings. ART focuses on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving function before injuries become severe enough to require costly medical intervention

Initial Assessment

When an employee reports discomfort or an injury, they will receive a full assessment. If the issue is musculoskeletal and does not require emergency medical care, the employee will receive on-site care by the ART provider.

ART as First Aid

The ART sessions are categorized as first aid expenses rather than a recordable medical treatment, keeping OSHA recordables and workers’ compensation claims minimal.

Recovery and Prevention

ART helps employees recover faster, reducing the need for physical therapy, time off work, and prolonged disability claims

Financials

Impact of ART on EMR and Workers’ Compensation Costs

By addressing injuries early through ART, companies can avoid costly medical claims and reduce lost workdays. Traditional physical therapy programs can cost between $1,350 and $11,200 per case, while ART provides an immediate and cost-effective alternative that keeps employees on the job. Since ART is classified as first aid treatment, it does not contribute to OSHA recordables or increase the EMR.

Conclusion

Incorporating Active Release Technique (ART) into workplace injury management strategies offers a proactive approach to reducing workers’ compensation claims and OSHA recordables. Contemporary Alternative Care has demonstrated measurable success in reducing injury costs and improving workplace safety. By having a structured process where facility nurses assess injuries and refer employees to ART providers, companies can minimize injury-related costs, maintain lower EMR rates, and improve workplace safety. This method not only benefits employees by promoting faster recovery but also helps businesses maintain a competitive edge through cost savings and a healthier workforce.

Adding the Industrial Care Program to our medical department has been invaluable. I do not know how we functioned without it!

Cathy T.

Nurse

I use the musculoskeletal knowledge of our ART on-site providers to help me distinguish whether or not an injury could have possibly happened at our plant. It helps me to differentiate between work-related and “life-related” injuries

Lori Y.

Head Nurse

ART Industrial Care Program provides exceptional onsite care that quickly resolves employee injuries, boosts workplace performance, and reduces lost time.

D. Milton

Project Manager

Contemporary Alternative Care has helped us significantly reduce healthcare costs by effectively treating injuries onsite and preventing costly downtime.

H. Reily

Safety Manager

estimated costs

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We come to your facility

$275/hour

One of our OSHA certified ART providers will treat your employees in your facility

15-minute appointments keeps productivity high
Improvement expected in 2-6 sessions
Considered first aid therefore no lost time or recordables

Your Employees come to our office

$65/employee

Send your employees to us – we will evaluate and treat and send a monthly invoice based on number of employees treated

Great for smaller companies without healthcare benefits
Improvement expected in 2-6 sesseions
Not for specific on-the-job injuries

Here are some frequently asked questions

Have some additional questions? Check out the following most common questions:

No. There are many instances where it is difficult to differentiate between work and “life” related aches and pains. We will treat all employees regardless of whether or not the incident happened at work. This allows employees to receive the care they need before an ache or pain becomes significant.

Your facility does not need to supply anything expect for a small area whereby our providers can set up a table. We will supply our own table, graston tools, and kinesiology tape.

Each of our providers carries a $1,000,000 malpractice insurance.

We do not require any longterm contracts as we understand that a company’s needs are ever changing. If you are not satisfied with the program at any given point, we simply require a 30 day notice.