Workers' Compensation Benefits

Common conditions treated by Heartland physicians:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Repetitive motion injuries
• Hand injuries
• Torn ligaments and tendons
• Knee and back injuries
• Herniated discs of the spine
• Accidents requiring reconstructive surgery

Excellence that delivers results.

At Heartland, we collaborate with employers, insurers,nurse case managers, physicians, and patients.

Our physicians understand the rules and procedures that govern workers’ compensation. Workers recover quickly, employers maintain productivity, and insurance companies control costs. Whether an injury demands pain management, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular intervention, or reconstructive hand or facial surgery, Heartland has the highly skilled physicians to handle the case. Several of our physicians have case loads with more than 50% workers’ compensation cases.

We have a full-service, on-site rehabilitation services department available to our in-patients, where Heartland therapists care for patients one-on-one.

Heartland contracts with a long list of national and local health insurance plans. When it comes to how patients view their care, Heartland excels again. In 2007-2008, a nationally conducted satisfaction survey ranked Heartland a full 20% higher than the Kansas state average on whether patients would “definitely recommend the hospital to others."

“At the core of Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital are the physicians. A highly skilled group of professionals dreamed of creating a hospital where doctors were in control of the quality of care their patients received.”

Dr. Adrian Jackson
Orthopedic spine surgeon, Cervical spine specialist and Workers' compensation

The latest technology.

• Air curtain systems to minimize surgical infection
• Ultra high-resolution, whole body, 3.0 Tesla MRI
• Digital imaging in every surgery suite, eliminating equipment delays
• CT Scanner for highly detailed images
• Fully equipped Radiology department including ultrasound, interventional radiography, CT, MRI, diagnostic imaging, and special procedures
• Onsight myelograms and arthrograms, as well as general and conscious sedation available

Choose Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital

• We've become a recognized leader in pain management, general orthopedics, and spinal surgery, all of which are common components in treating injured workers.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is the highest in the Kansas City area.
• Patients experience the very best medical treatment, from one of our 80 board-certified physicians in our state-of-the-art facility.
• Proactive registration process for both inpatient and outpatient procedures.
• Unlike most other facilities, our physical and occupational therapists provide services seven days a week.
• All rooms are private rooms with flat-panel televisions and wireless Internet access.
• Efficient feedback loop between the patient, case managers, referring physicians, adjusters, and the employer to provide ongoing information and updates.

A commitment to workers' compensation cases.

• Infection rate one-tenth the national average
• Shorter length-of-stay than metro competitors
• Accredited by The Joint Commission
• Case management assistance
• Onsite physical and occupational therapy services offered seven days a week

We would like to tell you more about Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital and address your specific occupational health needs. To discuss physicians, arrange a tour, or learn more about our occupational health program, please contact us here.

“I have never been in the hospital before for anything and I was a little apprehensive.From the minute I walked in the door and was treated so kindly and respectfully by the staff, it was a load off of my mind. Everyone was first rate - my surgeon, his office nurse, the hospital nurses, front desk personnel, the person who brought my food, and the person who cleaned my room. Their care was outstanding and first class.”

Jim M., patient

“At Heartland, there is no “cookie cutter” approach to care or how long a patient can stay. The patients come first and get personalized care. The follow up from the doctors and nurses is great. I get a personal call from the surgeon when our patients come out of surgery telling me how it went, and how the patient is doing. Heartland has been successful at treating my patients and they have all had great outcomes. Not only is the patient care excellent, but in my experience, Heartland has wonderful safety policies and procedures. I’ve never had anyone have an infection or serious complication after surgery at Heartland.”

Corporate Client

“My surgeon, Dr. Jackson, was very attentive to my pain. I felt he truly wanted to help me. The day of my surgery, the staff bent over backwards for me. I am in awe of how nice everyone was at Heartland. The communication between the doctor, case worker, and hospital was great.”

Trudy H., patient