How does Dynamic Learning Online, Inc. decide which courses to add to our library? How do we take the idea from concept to reality? Here is a brief look into the process. Each new course idea is evaluated for timeliness and interest. What are the goals and objectives? Who is the audience? Does it teach professional’s pertinent information and valuable skills they can use now? Course ideas can be submitted to us from course instructors, or we may seek out an expert to create a course for us relating to a subject area of need. Ideas may come from our own research of current trends and hot topics, or even requests from clients and students.
Once we accept a new course concept, instructors submit their material to undergo an intense review process. It must first pass inspection by our Editor in Chief, Wendy Brennan, MS, OTR, who edits for content, grammar and spelling, and the ability of the material to translate well into an e-learning format. Working closely with the instructors, she makes sure the material is thorough and complete, professionally written and easy to understand, and broken down into manageable, organized “chunks” before loading it into the IntraLearn courseware system. Once the course is ready for viewing, content experts are called in to independently review the material for accuracy and clarification. Finally, depending on what CEU organizations we will submit the course to for approval, two more independent reviews may be completed by experienced professionals in the field. All of these steps are completed before the course is opened up for registration. Once a course is a part of our library, all courses are again reviewed at least bi-annually to ensure the content is up to date. If you would like more information about the process or would like to have your material considered for an online course, contact Melissa S. Cohn, President, toll free at 888.338.3247.
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Integrated Health Plan (IHP) recently sent a memo out to all California providers, indicating that they have established a marketing relationship with Network Synergy, Inc. (NSI). NSI serves as a utilization review organization and referral service for PT and OT in the workers’ compensation arena and they have made arrangements to access the IHP network of providers; however, their reimbursement and requirements are different than those of IHP. In the past, we had reviewed NSI’s information, and determined that their business model was not consistent with our contracting priorities. PREFERRED has opted NOT to include the Network Synergy business in the Integrated Health Plan contract at this time. Although the IHP memo was sent only to California providers at this time, we advise all of our providers to keep an eye open for any communication that you receive directly from a health plan or PPO, especially if you are contracted through PREFERRED. As always, please contact Provider Relations at 800.664.5240 before completing any paperwork requested.
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