DiaTri, LLC (parent organization to the companies of MDM, AAS, and DBM) has recently contracted with Sprinkler Fitters Local #281 to provide a Diagnostic Testing program for its Group Health Benefits members starting September 1, 2008. Diagnostic Benefit Management (DBM) is DiaTri’s product line and division that creates diagnostic network solutions for Taft-Hartley Funds, employers, TPAs and insurance carriers in the Group Health industry.
Although the Fund has utilized a program in the past similar to DBM’s, they will now experience higher levels of customer service, low out of pocket costs and a locally based team to cater to their needs. Treating physicians within the Blue Cross/Blue Shield network are to schedule their diagnostic tests such as MRIs, CTs, and P.E.T. scans through DBM. In doing so, the Sprinkler Fitters Local #281 will benefit with savings in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. In addition, the Fund will benefit from DBM’s high-level reporting, it’s highly credentialed and quality focused network, as well as its Concierge Service to Fund members. This Concierge Service by DBM handles all aspects of patient preparation, education, scheduling, and follow-up. DBM acts as an overall resource for their members for any question or concern they may have in regards to their scheduled exam. The advantage to the utilized physicians is the lack of need for pre-authorization or pre-certification for any test scheduled through DBM, thus ensuring more timely treatment for members and less work for the physician.
Tim Morrin, Administrator of Automatic Sprinkler Local 281, U.A. Welfare Fund stated, “ We are looking forward to working with DiaTri and anticipate added value to the Fund and its members with this partnership.â€
Kevin Tremblay, CEO of DBM/DiaTri says, “We are committed to bringing the members of Sprinkler Fitters Local #281 the highest quality of care, customer service and savings they deserve to receive.â€
About DiaTri:
DiaTri, LLC is the leader in managing and developing diagnostic nuclear medicine networks and cost containment programs, that bring the payor/patient and provider community together in a mutually beneficial relationship. DiaTri, LLC is an investment holding company with three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Advanced Ancillary Services, LLC (AAS) – A proven program for retrospective negotiations, second opinion programs and Age of Injury Reports. Midwest Diagnostic Management, LLC (MDM) – national radiology network with 3900 centers in 47 states for scheduling MRIs, CTs, & EMGs. Diagnostic Benefit Management, LLC (DBM) – National Diagnostic Imaging solutions for the Group Health market. www.diatri.net
About the Sprinkler Fitters Local #281:
Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 was established in 1901. For over 100 years this membership has protected the lives and property in Chicagoland, by installing Fire Sprinklers. In 1952 Local 281 established Automatic Sprinkler Local, 281 U.A. Welfare Fund. Over 4500 members and dependants are fully insured by this self-funded plan.
