Chicago, IL (1888PressRelease)
November 30, 2007 - MDM, the National Diagnostic Network and Scheduling Company under the DiaTri umbrella, is very pleased to announce its new relationship with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. MDM will be providing them with the nation’s premier Workers’ Compensation Diagnostic Imaging solution and Scheduling Services. Gallagher Bassett Services is the claims administrator for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. As the 4th largest public school district in the entire United States, they analyzed MDM’s innovative program and its high level of service standards and determined that MDM would be an excellent fit into their overall Managed Care program for their 53,000 plus employees. Scott B. Clark, Risk & Benefits Officer, from Miami-Dade County Public Schools states; “MDM is one of the key partners being utilized to implement a district initiative which involves changing the infrastructure of managing the medical aspect of workers’ compensation claims. ”
“MDM has been growing significantly in the Florida market, and a marquee account in the size and reputation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools is one that we are very excited to add to our book of business. We feel very privileged to be given the opportunity to service the district and its employees, and we look forward to a long term partnership that brings a significant value and benefit to both organizations”, said MDM President, Scott Fuqua. Local Regional Sales Director for MDM, Nico DiGioia, states; “Being a long term resident of Florida and working within the Workers’ Comp and Managed Care industry for over 17 years, securing a relationship with Miami-Dade County Public Schools is one that I am very proud to be a part of, and very much look forward to working with them”.
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 43 states for scheduling MRI's, CT's, & EMG's. Diagnostic Benefit Management, LLC (DBM) – handles diagnostic benefit management for the group health industry. www.diatri.net
About Miami Dade County Schools:
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is a public school district serving Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is the largest school district in Florida and the fourth largest in the United States, with a student enrollment of 414,128 (as of February 15, 2007). 392 institutions, including: 195 elementary schools, 54 middle schools, 10 K-8 Centers, 31 High Schools, 50 charter schools, 23 vocational school/adult vocational schools, 5 Magnet high schools, 18 Alternative schools, and 5 Special education Centers. M-DCPS also owns and operates WLRN-TV (Channel 17), a PBS member television station, and WLRN-FM (91.3 FM), an NPR member radio station. www.dadeschools.net
