Leverage clinical background with legal and financial expertise to drive performance improvements with an emphasis on Workers’ Compensation, Occupational Health and Risk Management for premier companies including Sikorsky Aircraft / UTC, The New York Times, and two large healthcare organizations. Record of containing costs and mitigating losses while ensuring employee and patient safety in complex, high-risk environments. Diverse industry experience includes healthcare, media, defense and manufacturing. Select Accomplishments• Instrumental in turnaround of Westchester Health Care Corporation. • Identified, pursued and received partial and full concessions from the State on 33 claims for Westchester Healthcare Corporation (Westchester Medical Center). • Improved budget variance from 40-50% over budget to less than 1%. • Led & implemented Safe Patient Handling program, reducing employee injury 97% in 12 months.• Instituted an Injury-on-duty Process, resulting in 75% reduction in overall injury costs. • Increased successful outcomes in workers’ compensation cases 47%, mitigating losses. • Implemented aggressive occupational health strategies and wellness programs. Core CompetenciesRisk Management • Fraud Prevention • Wellness ProgramsWorkers’ Compensation • Surveillance Video Review • Public & Private SectorLoss Mitigation • Settlement Negotiations • Subrogation Expert • Policies & ProceduresCost Containment • Safety Audits • Absence ManagementGap Analysis • Occupational Health • Employee Engagement
Med-Comp Solutions Consulting -Workers' Compensation And Wellness Expertise For
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PresidentMed-Comp Solutions Consulting -Workers' Compensation And Wellness Expertise ForNew York, Ny, Us
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PresidentMed-Comp Solutions Consulting -Workers' Compensation And Wellness Expertise For Employers Jul 2015 - PresentBoard certified Physician Associate with strong Occupational Health and Safety background with sustainable success. Expertise in comprehensive workers' compensation oversight and Wellness Programs. Customize and design industry specific cost containment strategies for the employer. Assisting the employer in proactive safety programs, robust Return-to-work and Stay-at-work programs. Integrating the financial, Human Resources and Risk Management components of workers' compensation to mitigate costs and reduced productivity. Meeting and convincing "C" suite executives about the negative impact direct and indirect cost drivers resulting from workplace injury and non-occupational illness/disability absences. Assist with navigating through the State Workers'Compensation rules and regulations to avert punitive penalties. Review Best Practices of insurance carrier for optimal cost savings. Contact info: Medcompsolutions@gmail.com
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Avp- Risk Management Northwell Health 2018-2023Northwell Health Jun 2018 - Mar 2023 -
Vice President – Integrated Disability, Occupational Health And Risk ManagementWestchester Medical Center 2006 - 2015► Led historic settlement, resolving large loss claims (30) for the first time since 1983, reducing lifetime cost of claims by minimum of $7.4M.► Collaborated with technical analyst to develop leave report, depicting direct and indirect costs of employees on leave for workers' compensation and medical leave (FMLA). ► Provide drill-down detail in RFP’s to engage the top vendors.► Led negotiations with union regarding time/leave issues; implemented time/attendance biometric system.► Improved operations and financial alignment of organization by providing collective bargaining negotiation points to Senior Leaders.► Established a Policy and Procedure Task Force to assist management in instituting organization-wide policies.► Safety / Environment of Care Committee Co-Chairman. Fortified current safety programs and introduced proactive programs resulting in an extremely low injury incident rate for everyone associated with hospital.► Achieved 100% staff retention in all areas of oversight with career growth and engagement initiatives. ► Committee memberships: Safety Committee Chair, Policy and Procedure Committee Member, Disaster Management Committee, Leadership Committee. -
Director Integrated DisabilitySt. Raphael'S Healthcare System 2004 - 2006► Held complete accountability for Workers’ Compensation Self Insured Trust Fund with $21M in loss liability.► Created and integrated a newly developed department with a free-standing Occupational Health Plus business, enhancing the oversight of Absence Management, Workers’ Compensation and Risk Management.► Convinced the CEO and VP of HR that proactive safety programs would mitigate cost and promote employee safety, retention and serve as an excellent recruiting feature.► Collaboratively worked on a settlement matrix with Third Party Administrator, identifying cases to mitigate loss liability over time, settling 18 claims, saving $4M.► Established an Employee Safety Committee, contributing to a 35% reduction in the 12-month injury rate. ► Performed root cause analysis on significant injuries, submitting corrective action plans to CEO within 72 hrs.► Partnered with Labor Relations Director to identify potential employee issues/patterns, preventing losses to the organization. ► Assisted in developing an HR assessment tool to identify potential employees.
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Occupational Health And Safety Manager – Workers’ Compensation AdministratorThe New York Times 2002 - 2004► Worked closely with Labor Relations on highly confidential and sensitive issues to minimize any potential security or safety issue to co-workers.► Coordinated and collaborated International Travel Protocol for field reporters, ensuring health and safety domestically and internationally. Functioned as a liaison for NY Times employees overseas. ► Scheduled Health Fair screenings to promote proactive health approach for on-going employee wellness.► Provided on-going in-service training/education programs to clinical staff to improve clinical skills.► Performed investigations and identified potential insurance fraud cases, realizing substantial savings.► Worked in conjunction with ergonomist, ensuring comfortable and ergonomically correct workstations.► Developed methodology for setting reserves on claims, budget, and overall operation expenses.► Managed drug testing program-promoting a drug-free environment. -
Board Certified Pa/Supervisor Of Medical DepartmentSikorsky Aircraft / Utc 1994 - 2000► Managed up to 13 RN’s & ancillary staff.► Evaluated, diagnosed, treated work-related injuries/medical emergencies for population of 14,000.
Cris Balamaci Pa-C Education Details
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University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine-Physician Associate Program -
Norwalk Technical College – Electrical Engineering
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Whittier Law School
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Cris Balamaci Pa-C's current role is President.
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Cris Balamaci Pa-C attended University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine-Physician Associate Program, Norwalk Technical College – Electrical Engineering, Whittier Law School.
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