PORTLAND, Maine, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- Professional Disability Associates, LLC, (PDA), a provider
of specialty risk resources and consultative solutions to the
disability insurance market, subsidiary of The Advocator Group and
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO), is pleased to announce the
launch of a new solution that will provide Virtual Chief Medical
Officer services to disability claim organizations. The new
offering will give carriers virtual access to licensed physicians
to aid in complex claim evaluation, claimant function assessment,
training of clinical staff and sales support.
By connecting customers with a rich network of experienced
physicians, PDA is expanding its comprehensive suite of services
designed to offer disability insurance carriers access to expertise
from seasoned industry professionals, as well as vital claim
management assistance. The Virtual Chief Medical Officer services
provided by PDA will allow customers to implement a consistent,
best-practice approach to assessing claimant function and enabling
them to do so quickly, efficiently, and safely in the current
social climate.
Vice President of Clinical and Vocational Services at PDA,
Sarah Lawsure, remarks, "I'm excited
about creating real-time solutions that meet our customers' most
pressing needs. The Virtual Chief Medical Officer offering is
particularly meaningful in light of COVID-19, as it provides our
customers with safe and reliable access to Chief Medical Officers
who are qualified to provide the support they need to conduct
comprehensive evaluations on even the most complex disability
claims."
"Mental and physical health needs are rapidly evolving in light
of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic," states Mike Shunney, Chief Executive Officer of PDA.
"As we anticipate an increase in disability claims, Virtual Chief
Medical Officer services will be vital to keeping our teammates and
customers safe without sacrificing the high-quality service that
the market has come to expect from PDA."
To learn more about Professional Disability Associates and
Virtual Chief Medical Officer Support, visit
http://www.professionaldisabilityassociates.com.
ABOUT PROFESSIONAL DISABILITY ASSOCIATES
Professional Disability Associates (PDA) is an innovative industry
leader in providing specialty risk resources, including medical and
vocational review services, consultative solutions and industry
benchmarking, as well as full-service claim administration
capabilities to major disability insurers and self-insured
employers. PDA prides itself on delivering customized solutions and
exceeding its clients' expectations. To learn more, please visit
our website, http://www.professionaldisabilityassociates.com.
ABOUT THE ADVOCATOR GROUP
The Advocator Group, LLC is a nationwide advocacy organization
dedicated to helping individuals apply for and obtain Social
Security Disability Insurance. In addition, The Advocator Group
assists Medicare beneficiaries in identifying the best coverage
possible for their unique needs. The Advocator Group's team of
experienced Social Security and Medicare advocates ensures that
each client is provided phenomenal service while each case receives
close attention. For more information, visit
http://www.advocator.com.
ABOUT BROWN & BROWN, INC.
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance
brokerage firm, providing risk management solutions to individuals
and businesses. With more than 80 years of proven success and
thousands of teammates, we offer knowledge you can trust and strive
to deliver superior customer service. For more information, please
visit http://www.bbinsurance.com.
SOURCE Professional Disability Associates