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Charter Management Implements DataCare’s Platform for Massachusetts Utilization Review

Charter Management Implements DataCare’s Platform for Massachusetts Utilization Review Executive Summary Charter Management Company’s Utilization Review division implemented DataCare’s Utilization Review platform to replace a legacy system that had supported Massachusetts UR operations for more than two decades. Charter Management’s UR services the Atlantic Charter Group of Workers’ Compensation carriers, operating within [...]

Mat Malone2026-09-24T18:56:15+00:00September 24th, 2026|Case Study, UR software, Utilization Review|

Automation vs. Augmentation

Automation vs. Augmentation Most jobs in managed care and healthcare won't be replaced by AI. They will be augmented. A job isn't a single task -- it's a collection of related tasks. AI can automate and assist with many of those tasks, but that's very different from replacing the entire role. AI [...]

Mat Malone2026-09-14T18:19:35+00:00September 14th, 2026|AI & Automation, Case Management, Compliance, Use Cases, Utilization Review|

The Hidden Compliance Risk of Relying on Spreadsheets

The Hidden Compliance Risk of Relying on Spreadsheets When an auditor asks for proof of compliance, "It's in our spreadsheet" is the last thing they want to hear. Whether you’re preparing for a regulatory review, quality accreditation, or client security assessment, auditors aren't just looking at what was done, they need full operational [...]

Alex Lee2026-08-28T22:39:30+00:00August 28th, 2026|Uncategorized|

Executive Guide to AI in Case Management: 19 Essential Questions

Executive Guide to AI in Case Management: 19 Essential Questions Strategic / Business Impact How can AI help us handle more cases without adding headcount? By combining AI for unstructured work (drafting, document indexing, summarization) with rules-driven automation for structured tasks (deadlines, routing, compliance triggers), admin effort drops sharply. Case managers spend [...]

Mat Malone2026-05-04T20:29:06+00:00April 29th, 2026|Case Management|

April 1 is coming. Is your California UR workflow ready?

If you’re a claims administrator in California, you’ve probably heard and/or worried about the various regulatory updates going into effect on April 1, 2026. They may not be a seismic shift (despite the geological situation here), but they could still open up new risks of liability for the unprepared. It doesn’t help that the communication from the DWC has been spotty and unclear in some cases.

Alex Embrey2026-03-20T16:40:41+00:00March 20th, 2026|Compliance, News & Events|

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies and DataCare: Improving Utilization Review

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies and DataCare: Improving Utilization Review We are pleased to announce a new partnership between Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (“BHHC”) and DataCare Corporation. Effective utilization reviews ensure that patient treatment is administered via proven methods, provided by an appropriate healthcare provider, and delivered in an appropriate setting. BHHC and DataCare are [...]

Admin2025-07-02T22:07:10+00:00October 31st, 2021|News & Events|

Concentra MRS and DataCare: Expediting UR Resolutions for Peer Review Workers’ Compensation Cases

Self-insured employers, TPAs, insurance carriers, and managed care providers face increasing cases of workers’ compensation claims/requests for authorization requiring physician peer review. DataCare is pleased to announce that Medical ReviewStream® by Concentra now uses DataCare’s web application, Ahshay, to provision peer review services. Medical Review Stream (MRS) is a URAC-accredited organization that delivers expert [...]

Jasdeep2023-10-09T19:40:16+00:00December 4th, 2020|News & Events|

Ensuring Business Continuity Through COVID-19 & Beyond

Ensuring Business Continuity Through COVID-19 & Beyond May 20, 2020 Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, DataCare has ensured continuous business operations support to clients (Fortune 500 corporations, national insurance carriers, TPAs, and more). By using DataCare's Ahshay Software-as-a-Service platform to its fullest potential, the majority of our clients have been able to maintain their volume, [...]

Jasdeep2023-10-09T19:53:02+00:00May 20th, 2020|Case Management|

Smooth Transition To A New Platform

We understand that the main underlying concern for any business is often change. This could be change of any kind: a new direction a company may take, introducing new products, on-boarding new hires, or even implementing a new software. DataCare takes immense pride in being a helpful and leading change agent to all of [...]

Jasdeep2023-10-09T19:47:52+00:00March 22nd, 2019|Quick Tips|

Taking On Case Management, One Patient At A Time

Taking On Case Management, One Patient At A Time “We want to expedite the process behind helping the injured worker return to work. This will influence a win-win situation for both the worker and the company”, stated Eddie Braun, Vice President and CFO of IW Care Connection (IWCC). With a goal of minimizing injured [...]

Jasdeep2023-10-09T20:00:15+00:00October 26th, 2018|Case Management|