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A Strong Commitment to Service

OHARA is an established managed care company spanning across The Midwest with headquarters located in beautiful downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. OHARA opened its’ doors in January of 1995 and has focused on exceeding the managed care needs of insurance carriers, employers, self-insureds, insurers, and third party administrators’ specializing in workers’ compensation.

OHARA offers its customers solutions to the escalating costs associated with workplace injuries. Our high standard of service promotes proactive, quality medical care, and ensures the delivery of cost-effective healthcare.

OHARA is honored to hold URAC Accreditation in Case Management by the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission. As a result of this distinguished accreditation,  OHARA’S business practices are closely monitored to assure the highest quality services in case management are met.

Peace Of Mind 24-HOURS A DAY
OHARA is staffed 24-hours a day, 365 days a year by Licensed Nurses with extensive backgrounds in workers’ compensation, occupational medicine, and a variety of healthcare fields.

OHARA is a proud sponsor of Kids’ Chance, a non-profit organization with a mission to provide post-secondary and trade school scholarships to the children of Nebraska and South Dakota workers who have been severely or fatally injured in a work-related accident.

Our Promise To You

Our Guiding Principals

OHARA’s mission/vision statement is the core foundation that guides our everyday business dealings.  These values direct each one of us to exceed the expectations of our customers.  We are so pleased to uphold these in an attempt to gain your respect and earn the business from you!

Mission

To provide managed care services built on trusted relationships, positive solutions, cost savings, and unlimited expertise in a market driven by our customers needs and demands. 

Vision

A healthy company that embraces diversity and team spirit in a constant pursuit of excellence. 

Values

A Winning Attitude * Honest and Professional Communication- Listen First * Integrity Breeds Respect * Accountability to OHARA’s Values * Encourage and Support Each Other * Improve Always * Cooperate Rather than Compete * Promote Harmony * Celebrate Victories!

Services

TCM

Telephonic Case Management

Our proactive approach to telephonic case management promotes quality medical care and appropriate referrals at appropriate times. OHARA ensures the delivery of cost-effective, appropriate, and medically necessary healthcare to promote healing and a return to work and life.

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FBCM

Field-Based Case Management

OHARA's attendance at in-person visits, or field based case management, provides consistent communication with the employee, employer, insurer, and medical provider facilitating a safe return to work, ensuring medically appropriate care, and timeliness of follow up to promote healing and a return to baseline function.

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QRC

Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant

Let us serve you for your statutory Minnesota vocational rehabilitation needs. OHARA, LLC offers medical management, coordination of return to work, and job placement services. QRC's act as liaisons among all parties in your Minnesota workers' compensation claim. Let us help you today!

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Our Customers Say It Best

Accomplished a Great Deal!

"Thank you.  I believed we have accomplished a great deal so far and look forward to the New Year and more wonderful challenges!  Happy Holidays All!  And as for Pat, I would give her a big hug if it weren't for Covid.  I greatly appreciate her dedication and understanding".

Employee Health Services Manager, December 2021

OHARA, LLC
2021-12-27T10:10:11-06:00

Employee Health Services Manager, December 2021

"Thank you.  I believed we have accomplished a great deal so far and look forward to the New Year and more wonderful challenges!  Happy Holidays All!  And as for Pat, I would give her a big hug if it weren't for Covid.  I greatly appreciate her dedication and understanding".

Excellent!

"This [vocational assessment report] is excellent!  Thank you, Katie!"

Attorney, April 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-04-29T15:13:50-05:00

Attorney, April 2022

"This [vocational assessment report] is excellent!  Thank you, Katie!"

OHARA’S Expertise

"OHARA's expertise in the medical management of workplace injuries has helped to contain the County's workers' compensation costs by assisting injured employees with navigating through the healthcare system in an effective and timely manner in order to safely return to work."

County Administrator, March 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-03-23T13:54:48-05:00

County Administrator, March 2022

"OHARA's expertise in the medical management of workplace injuries has helped to contain the County's workers' compensation costs by assisting injured employees with navigating through the healthcare system in an effective and timely manner in order to safely return to work."

Very Professional

"Lori did a fantastic job.  We always were able to talk with her about anything!  Very professional!"

Injured Worker, February 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-02-21T14:52:15-06:00

Injured Worker, February 2022

"Lori did a fantastic job.  We always were able to talk with her about anything!  Very professional!"

Amazing

"Thank you Lori!!  You are amazing at what you do!"

Sr. Claims Representative, February 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-02-21T14:49:47-06:00

Sr. Claims Representative, February 2022

"Thank you Lori!!  You are amazing at what you do!"

Relieved a Lot of Stress

"We are truly grateful you have been his medical case manager!  It has helped relieve a lot of stress about our questions and concerns going through all of this!  You are the best.  #1.  Always grateful for your help!"

Injured Worker, February 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-02-18T09:18:29-06:00

Injured Worker, February 2022

"We are truly grateful you have been his medical case manager!  It has helped relieve a lot of stress about our questions and concerns going through all of this!  You are the best.  #1.  Always grateful for your help!"

Very Compassionate

"I was just speaking with a claimant who wanted me to know that Brenda is "very compassionate" and that she is working with the claimant "to not throw in the towel".  She knows that Brenda has her best interests at heart and is thankful for her"

Claims Examiner, February 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-02-09T13:13:13-06:00

Claims Examiner, February 2022

"I was just speaking with a claimant who wanted me to know that Brenda is "very compassionate" and that she is working with the claimant "to not throw in the towel".  She knows that Brenda has her best interests at heart and is thankful for her"

Interested in my Case

"Toni was interested in my case, she called and texted each week to check on me.  She was very nice and easy to get along with.  Good job, Thanks"

Injured Worker, January 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-01-14T13:22:06-06:00

Injured Worker, January 2022

"Toni was interested in my case, she called and texted each week to check on me.  She was very nice and easy to get along with.  Good job, Thanks"

Empathetic

"Lori was very kind, courteous, and empathetic"

Injured Worker, January 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-01-14T13:20:15-06:00

Injured Worker, January 2022

"Lori was very kind, courteous, and empathetic"

Grateful

"I'm very grateful for Karla.  Thanks for Karla I felt like everything was going to be ok, she was there for me and reassured me we would work together to make things better, she went out of her way to explain things."

Injured Worker, December 2021

OHARA, LLC
2022-01-14T13:18:02-06:00

Injured Worker, December 2021

"I'm very grateful for Karla.  Thanks for Karla I felt like everything was going to be ok, she was there for me and reassured me we would work together to make things better, she went out of her way to explain things."

Great Nurse

"Jill, thanks for being a great nurse and helping me with my appointments and everything!"

Injured Worker, December 2021

OHARA, LLC
2021-12-29T11:15:35-06:00

Injured Worker, December 2021

"Jill, thanks for being a great nurse and helping me with my appointments and everything!"

100% Satisfied!

"Amy J was totally amazing and did her job very well!!  100% satisfied with Amy and the job she did!!"

Injured Worker, May 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-05-23T09:15:49-05:00

Injured Worker, May 2022

"Amy J was totally amazing and did her job very well!!  100% satisfied with Amy and the job she did!!"

Diligent Work

"Thank you for all of your hard, diligent work on this very challenging file.  It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with you."

Internal Case Manager, National Insurance Company, December 2021

OHARA, LLC
2021-12-22T12:30:59-06:00

Internal Case Manager, National Insurance Company, December 2021

"Thank you for all of your hard, diligent work on this very challenging file.  It has been nothing but a pleasure to work with you."

They are Awesome!!!!!!

"I seriously want to put either Lori or Kerrie on all my files.  Don't get me wrong there are other nurses out there I like, but these two!!!!  They are awesome!!!!!!"  

Claims Adjuster, December 2021

OHARA, LLC
2021-12-13T12:16:06-06:00

Claims Adjuster, December 2021

"I seriously want to put either Lori or Kerrie on all my files.  Don't get me wrong there are other nurses out there I like, but these two!!!!  They are awesome!!!!!!"  

Glue That Holds It Together

"The OHARA nurses I work with are amazing. I enjoy working with each and every one of them!!!  In fact, I think they are the glue that holds a lot of my files together!"

Claims Examiner, December 2021

OHARA, LLC
2021-12-09T09:59:29-06:00

Claims Examiner, December 2021

"The OHARA nurses I work with are amazing. I enjoy working with each and every one of them!!!  In fact, I think they are the glue that holds a lot of my files together!"

Very Appreciative!

"Injured Worker asked me today to pass on that she liked working with you (her telephonic case manager) very much and is very appreciative of the assistance you provided in her care.  She mentioned you several times during our appointment today."

Injured Worker, December 2021

OHARA, LLC
2021-12-06T10:38:04-06:00

Injured Worker, December 2021

"Injured Worker asked me today to pass on that she liked working with you (her telephonic case manager) very much and is very appreciative of the assistance you provided in her care.  She mentioned you several times during our appointment today."

Credentials and Expertise are Amazing

"Thank you for all you have done on my case.  Your credentials and expertise are amazing.  I appreciate your knowledge and the work you have done"

Client, November 2021

OHARA, LLC
2021-11-19T13:00:04-06:00

Client, November 2021

"Thank you for all you have done on my case.  Your credentials and expertise are amazing.  I appreciate your knowledge and the work you have done"

Much Appreciated!!!!

"Thank you Amy.  I honestly don't think I could have done this without you on this file!  Much Appreciated!!!!"

Claims Adjuster, November 2021

OHARA, LLC
2021-11-02T15:00:16-05:00

Claims Adjuster, November 2021

"Thank you Amy.  I honestly don't think I could have done this without you on this file!  Much Appreciated!!!!"

Always Great!

"Thank you so much for making this addition.  Always great dealing with OHARA!"

Work Comp Coordinator for Employer, October 2021

OHARA, LLC
2021-10-12T14:04:00-05:00

Work Comp Coordinator for Employer, October 2021

"Thank you so much for making this addition.  Always great dealing with OHARA!"

Call-In Nurse Hotline is a Game-Changer

"There are many aspects of our program that are really good, and there are some that are game changers.  [OHARA's] Call-In Nurse Hotline is a game-changer.  While we typically get all the credit for that, you and your organization shoulder the bulk of the load for that service, and for that we thank you.  I look forward to our continued relationship."

Risk Management Director, September 2021

OHARA, LLC
2021-09-23T11:31:20-05:00

Risk Management Director, September 2021

"There are many aspects of our program that are really good, and there are some that are game changers.  [OHARA's] Call-In Nurse Hotline is a game-changer.  While we typically get all the credit for that, you and your organization shoulder the bulk of the load for that service, and for that we thank you.  I look forward to our continued relationship."

Always Supporting Me

"I am thankful to be working with and for an incredible TEAM!!  Thank you for always supporting and encouraging me!!"

OHARA Employee, July 2021

OHARA, LLC
2021-08-02T15:03:11-05:00

OHARA Employee, July 2021

"I am thankful to be working with and for an incredible TEAM!!  Thank you for always supporting and encouraging me!!"

Great Respect

"I have great respect for the work Jill does and have recommended OHARA to other adjusters.  Keep up the great work you all do"

Claims Specialist, April 2021

OHARA, LLC
2021-04-30T10:56:46-05:00

Claims Specialist, April 2021

"I have great respect for the work Jill does and have recommended OHARA to other adjusters.  Keep up the great work you all do"

How Amazing

"I thought I would send you a note to share how amazing Jodi is.  She is so terrific at making people comfortable and feeling included.  She never misses an opportunity to make an introduction or to say hello.  I saw it numerous times at the Kids Chance Golf Event and it reminded me how important and rare these skills are."

Provider Relations Director, August 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-11-15T10:05:31-06:00

Provider Relations Director, August 2022

"I thought I would send you a note to share how amazing Jodi is.  She is so terrific at making people comfortable and feeling included.  She never misses an opportunity to make an introduction or to say hello.  I saw it numerous times at the Kids Chance Golf Event and it reminded me how important and rare these skills are."

Kind Compassionate Person

"Laura, thanks for everything you have done for me.  You are truly a kind, compassionate person.  Wishing you all the best!!"

Injured Worker, January 2023

OHARA, LLC
2023-01-16T10:41:50-06:00

Injured Worker, January 2023

"Laura, thanks for everything you have done for me.  You are truly a kind, compassionate person.  Wishing you all the best!!"

Phenomenal Resource

"I can't say enough about how amazing Jillian has been to work with.  She is a phenomenal resource, with a perfect balance of professionalism and empathy for the injured worker.  She is the best case manager I have worked with in years and has been so instrumental in assisting me in managing the medical care in this very significant injury.  I've been doing this for over 20 years and she's one of the best nurses I've come across."

Senior Technical Claims Specialist, January 2023

OHARA, LLC
2023-01-13T15:28:19-06:00

Senior Technical Claims Specialist, January 2023

"I can't say enough about how amazing Jillian has been to work with.  She is a phenomenal resource, with a perfect balance of professionalism and empathy for the injured worker.  She is the best case manager I have worked with in years and has been so instrumental in assisting me in managing the medical care in this very significant injury.  I've been doing this for over 20 years and she's one of the best nurses I've come across."

Amazing Work!

"Thank you, Laura.  Amazing work here!  I appreciate the work you have done on this claim!"

Senior Consultant, January 2023

OHARA, LLC
2023-01-06T15:09:58-06:00

Senior Consultant, January 2023

"Thank you, Laura.  Amazing work here!  I appreciate the work you have done on this claim!"

Outstanding Leadership

"It is indeed a ripple effect.  Thank you for your outstanding leadership.  Thank you to your management group for their outstanding leadership"

CITO, Insurance Company, December 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-12-22T11:49:08-06:00

CITO, Insurance Company, December 2022

"It is indeed a ripple effect.  Thank you for your outstanding leadership.  Thank you to your management group for their outstanding leadership"

Thank You

"Laura and Brenda have been great!  I hope this fixes it all!  Thank you!"

Injured Worker, December 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-12-09T15:37:48-06:00

Injured Worker, December 2022

"Laura and Brenda have been great!  I hope this fixes it all!  Thank you!"

Gratitude

"Thank you to Jan and the claims adjuster, two of the world’s best people, who worked behind the scenes to help me so urgently. Words don’t feel adequate to express my gratitude!"

Injured Worker,  December 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-12-09T08:13:28-06:00

Injured Worker,  December 2022

"Thank you to Jan and the claims adjuster, two of the world’s best people, who worked behind the scenes to help me so urgently. Words don’t feel adequate to express my gratitude!"

AWESOME

"Tori,  you are AWESOME and thank you for helping me with these claims. I couldn’t do it without you."

Claims Adjuster, December 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-12-09T07:17:58-06:00

Claims Adjuster, December 2022

"Tori,  you are AWESOME and thank you for helping me with these claims. I couldn’t do it without you."

Excellent Support

"Roxy K. was an excellent support at my first appointment and made sure everything was approved on the spot so I could go through the testing I needed."

Injured Worker,  December 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-12-05T10:10:27-06:00

Injured Worker,  December 2022

"Roxy K. was an excellent support at my first appointment and made sure everything was approved on the spot so I could go through the testing I needed."

Tough Situation So Much Better

"During this Thanksgiving season, I just want to THANK YOU for all your help navigating the recovery from my broken ankle.  You made a tough situation so much better and I truly appreciate you"

Injured Worker, November 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-12-02T11:54:45-06:00

Injured Worker, November 2022

"During this Thanksgiving season, I just want to THANK YOU for all your help navigating the recovery from my broken ankle.  You made a tough situation so much better and I truly appreciate you"

My Favorite

"Roxy, you are my new favorite case manager!"

Claims Specialist, November 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-11-15T10:25:11-06:00

Claims Specialist, November 2022

"Roxy, you are my new favorite case manager!"

Really Helpful!

"Thank you Erin for ALL you've done on this claim for me!!!  I appreciate it and know that it wasn't easy; especially with COVID.  Your attention to detail and constant follow up on my team member was really helpful.  I will keep your name and request you if we need someone over there again"

DOI Employer, April 2021

OHARA, LLC
2021-04-29T09:51:48-05:00

DOI Employer, April 2021

"Thank you Erin for ALL you've done on this claim for me!!!  I appreciate it and know that it wasn't easy; especially with COVID.  Your attention to detail and constant follow up on my team member was really helpful.  I will keep your name and request you if we need someone over there again"

Wonderful QRC

"Amy,  you are a wonderful QRC and great to work with!"

RN, Medical Case Manager, National Risk Management Company, September 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-10-03T14:35:00-05:00

RN, Medical Case Manager, National Risk Management Company, September 2022

"Amy,  you are a wonderful QRC and great to work with!"

Diligently Working

"Jodi, thank you so much for diligently working with myself and all of the other concerned parties in getting these [PPO disputes] resolved.  It is very much appreciated by myself and my management team as well as the facility obviously.  I appreciate your continuing to keep me in the loop during this process"

Reimbursement Specialist, September 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-09-28T14:44:46-05:00

Reimbursement Specialist, September 2022

"Jodi, thank you so much for diligently working with myself and all of the other concerned parties in getting these [PPO disputes] resolved.  It is very much appreciated by myself and my management team as well as the facility obviously.  I appreciate your continuing to keep me in the loop during this process"

Great Job!

"Thank you Laura.  You have done a great job and continue to do a great job with this claim.  I appreciate all of your help!"

RN Case Manager, National TPA, September 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-09-28T14:40:33-05:00

RN Case Manager, National TPA, September 2022

"Thank you Laura.  You have done a great job and continue to do a great job with this claim.  I appreciate all of your help!"

Thrilled!

"I spoke with the injured worker this morning and he made a point to tell me that he is thrilled with Kelsey and how wonderful she has been.  He said he would recommend her to anyone!"

Supervisor, Workers Compensation Claims, September 2022

 

 

 

 

OHARA, LLC
2022-09-14T16:21:17-05:00

Supervisor, Workers Compensation Claims, September 2022

 

 

 

 

"I spoke with the injured worker this morning and he made a point to tell me that he is thrilled with Kelsey and how wonderful she has been.  He said he would recommend her to anyone!"

Couldn’t Ask For Better!

"I love working with Lori and Amy!  They make it very easy on me and support my claims incredibly!  I couldn't ask for better."

Resolution Associate, August 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-08-19T13:45:58-05:00

Resolution Associate, August 2022

"I love working with Lori and Amy!  They make it very easy on me and support my claims incredibly!  I couldn't ask for better."

We Love Managed Care

"Jan was clear, concise and professional. This is a really great example of why we love managed care so much! Again, thank you for going above and beyond with this claim. It’s made all the difference in the process."

Claims Adjuster, July 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-07-25T09:27:49-05:00

Claims Adjuster, July 2022

"Jan was clear, concise and professional. This is a really great example of why we love managed care so much! Again, thank you for going above and beyond with this claim. It’s made all the difference in the process."

AWESOME!

"Roxy, in the Rapid City area, has been handling one of my claims and she is awesome!"

WC Claims Specialist III, July 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-07-13T15:35:00-05:00

WC Claims Specialist III, July 2022

"Roxy, in the Rapid City area, has been handling one of my claims and she is awesome!"

Much Appreciated

"Wonderful update! Thank you, Jennifer. You are much appreciated."

Claims Examiner, July 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-07-13T13:32:05-05:00

Claims Examiner, July 2022

"Wonderful update! Thank you, Jennifer. You are much appreciated."

Exemplary People

"I cannot compliment Brenda, Amy J, Pat, Laura, and Karla enough.

They all are exemplary in their roles and as people!"

Claims Representative, June 2022

OHARA, LLC
2022-06-22T09:06:41-05:00

Claims Representative, June 2022

"I cannot compliment Brenda, Amy J, Pat, Laura, and Karla enough. They all are exemplary in their roles and as people!"

Helpful Case Manager

"Thank you for your help and I appreciate your assigning John as my case manager.  He has been most helpful and has sorted out the medical wording on x-rays, CT scans, etc"

Injured Worker

OHARA, LLC
2020-06-18T20:27:14-05:00

Injured Worker

"Thank you for your help and I appreciate your assigning John as my case manager.  He has been most helpful and has sorted out the medical wording on x-rays, CT scans, etc"

I appreciate YOU!

"Thank you for all you do for me.  I appreciate YOU!"

Insurance Adjuster, August 2020

OHARA, LLC
2020-08-28T12:53:40-05:00

Insurance Adjuster, August 2020

"Thank you for all you do for me.  I appreciate YOU!"

Great Leadership and Staff

"I know that we all could use some normalcy- not sure what that will look like anymore, but we will all get through this together.  OHARA continues to be such a leader in case management.  We are blessed that we have such great leadership and staff! "

OHARA employee, August 2020

OHARA, LLC
2020-08-28T12:50:44-05:00

OHARA employee, August 2020

"I know that we all could use some normalcy- not sure what that will look like anymore, but we will all get through this together.  OHARA continues to be such a leader in case management.  We are blessed that we have such great leadership and staff! "

My Healing Journey

"I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate you.  You have been amazing and so supportive to me and my journey with my back... you have been a very key point in my healing journey.  Thank you Jan."

Injured Worker, August 2020

OHARA, LLC
2020-08-28T12:45:24-05:00

Injured Worker, August 2020

"I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate you.  You have been amazing and so supportive to me and my journey with my back... you have been a very key point in my healing journey.  Thank you Jan."

Persevered, even with COVID

"Toni has been wonderful.  She got this claimant into a reputable surgeon and has been following up with the treatment and medical updates.  Toni has not missed a beat.  The injured worker lives in a very small town and the rural hospital has been difficult to work with but Toni has persevered.  Even with COVID 19, this has not slowed Toni down"

Claims Adjuster, June 2020

OHARA, LLC
2020-07-10T16:17:07-05:00

Claims Adjuster, June 2020

"Toni has been wonderful.  She got this claimant into a reputable surgeon and has been following up with the treatment and medical updates.  Toni has not missed a beat.  The injured worker lives in a very small town and the rural hospital has been difficult to work with but Toni has persevered.  Even with COVID 19, this has not slowed Toni down"

Call OHARA!

"Call OHARA!  They are by far the best and the only people we will use for on-site case management"

Claims Adjuster, June 2020

OHARA, LLC
2020-07-10T16:12:29-05:00

Claims Adjuster, June 2020

"Call OHARA!  They are by far the best and the only people we will use for on-site case management"

Best Case Manager Ever

"Train your people to her level! Even my physical therapist remarked on her follow up. He said she was the best case manager he had ever dealt with on a case!"

Injured Worker, July 2020

OHARA, LLC
2020-07-08T19:19:17-05:00

Injured Worker, July 2020

"Train your people to her level! Even my physical therapist remarked on her follow up. He said she was the best case manager he had ever dealt with on a case!"

Best Nurse Case Manager EVER

"THIS is why you are the best nurse case manager EVER!!!!!! Thank you for getting this all ironed out! It was such a mess!!!!!!! You are the greatest! "

Claims Adjuster, June 2020

OHARA, LLC
2020-06-29T15:54:53-05:00

Claims Adjuster, June 2020

"THIS is why you are the best nurse case manager EVER!!!!!! Thank you for getting this all ironed out! It was such a mess!!!!!!! You are the greatest! "

SHOULD HAVE ASSIGNED SOONER!

“Seriously I should have had you on sooner!  So thankful you were able to assist!”

Claims Adjuster, June 2020

OHARA, LLC
2020-06-26T18:18:32-05:00

Claims Adjuster, June 2020

“Seriously I should have had you on sooner!  So thankful you were able to assist!”

Communication, Coordination, and Documentation

"Theresa did an exceptional job of communication, coordination, and documentation.  She was very proactive in her efforts and the documentation regarding her conversations were very clear.  It was easy to follow and I felt as if I was part of the conversations.  This is exactly what our company is looking for.  We are looking for much more than "call to MD"."

Insurance Company Claims Auditor

OHARA, LLC
2020-06-18T20:31:58-05:00

Insurance Company Claims Auditor