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portals and other methods for sharing information. If there are any programming fees <br />associated with sharing this data, IRC or the outside professionals will cover these costs. <br />8. Review all medical bills and bills for other services for which a claim is being made for <br />reasonableness and conformity to rules, regulations, and legally imposed medical and surgical <br />fee schedules. <br />9. Prepare and maintain files necessary for legal defense of claims and/or other litigation (such as <br />actions for subrogation, contribution, or indemnity) or other proceedings. <br />10. Where appropriate or desirable, attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and other <br />proceedings. The adjuster handling the claim file will provide an updated written file note <br />within 48 hours after the hearing, deposition, mediation or other proceeding. <br />11. At the request of IRC, provide a complete copy of all files involving litigation, potential or <br />actual subrogation, or potential or actual recovery from special or second injury funds to the <br />Risk Manager or the designee thereof. <br />12. Aggressively pursue all possibilities of subrogation, excess insurance reimbursement, third <br />party liens, contribution or indemnity and/or recovery from special or second injury funds on <br />behalf of IRC. <br />13. Periodically as appropriate, but at least every quarter, review all open cases and complete a strategic <br />action plan in order to assist in the settlement of the cases. Such written reviews shall include a <br />review and verification of outstanding reserves. A written summary of the review shall be <br />documented in the open case file and shall be provided to IRC within ten working days after the <br />end of the period for which the report is being made. <br />14. Provide access to rehabilitative services for injured employees including consultation for <br />retraining or reassignment of employees with limited physical performance arising from <br />covered injuries. <br />15. The supervising adjuster shall meet with IRC's Risk Manager, or the designee thereof, to <br />consult with and refer all questionable or contested cases and those with an estimated value in <br />excess of $10,000. <br />16. Aid in communications/coordination with IRC's safety and loss control program staff as <br />necessary including providing claims data needed to target safety and prevention initiatives. <br />17. Conduct adequate, timely and complete 24 hour contact in the investigation of lost -time claims <br />and 48 hour contact in the investigation of medical -only claims. (24/48 hours from first notice <br />to WC management organization, not 24/48 hours from when adjuster received). <br />18. Pay vendor bills (attorneys, surveillance, etc.) within 30 days. <br />Page 15 <br />