RateFast

Workers' compensation rating and reporting software. Accurate impairment ratings 100x faster than the conventional legal process!

RateFast is a web application designed to help medical professionals with all tasks related to California workers' compensation. RateFast:

- Helps doctors perform work comp exams by ensuring they collect all the necessary information necessary for an impairment rating.

- Securely stores data related to workers and their work-injuries.

- Prints perfectly formatted PR-4 reports (aka, Permanent &

Stationary reports).

- Calculates accurate and defensible impairment ratings according to the AMA Guides 5th Edition. If you're a medical provider, a claims adjuster, or an attorney, message us to learn more about how RateFast can benefit you. If you need to write or review a PR-4 report, join now at www.rate-fast.com. We'll throw in 2 free impairment ratings on the house.

03/09/2025

❗ Critical Misunderstanding: 0% WPI Does NOT Mean "No Future Care"
One of the biggest misconceptions in workers' comp is that patients with 0% whole person impairment aren't entitled to future medical care. Our latest podcast explodes this myth!
Dr. John Alchemy shares a powerful example: • Patient had a major extensor knee tendon rupture and repair • Made a remarkable recovery with no pain or weakness • Properly rated at 0% WPI • BUT still qualified for future medical care
Why? Dr. Alchemy explains: "Future care is about 'do you have symptoms or are you in medical probability going to have symptoms in the future that are going to need treatment?'"
Even with a perfect recovery now, medical probability suggests potential issues years later as scar tissue degenerates or the kneecap tracking changes.
This distinction matters for everyone involved in workers' compensation - from physicians to claims managers to the injured workers themselves!
🎧 Listen to our full episode "When Zero Means More Than Nothing" to understand all the nuances of impairment ratings and future care determinations.
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03/07/2025

🤫 The "Black Market" System in Workers' Comp Nobody Talks About
Did you know there's an unspoken list of "expected WPI values" that everyone in workers' comp follows? Our latest podcast episode blows the lid off this hidden practice!
Dr. John Alchemy reveals: "If I have a back claim, and I write that up as 8% WPI, no one's going to say a peep about it. If I write that up as 25%, they're going to start looking at that closer. If I write that to 36-40%, they're going to take out the microscopes."
This unofficial system has created a problematic dynamic: • Physicians provide ratings they know will be accepted rather than what might be accurate • Ratings outside the "comfort zone" face intense scrutiny regardless of merit • The real functional impacts of injuries may be under or overreported • The system perpetuates inaccuracy for administrative convenience
"It's a kind of dark homeostasis or something that shouldn't be, but it is," notes podcast host Corey Olson.
🎧 Listen to our full episode "When Zero Means More Than Nothing" for a candid insider's look at the challenges of accurate impairment rating.

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03/01/2025

⚡ "From Weeks to Days: Workers' Comp Reports Done Right!"
🔥 Hot Take Alert! 🔥
"We often get these back in just a few days," reveals Dr. Steve Schumann in our latest podcast episode. His practice has cracked the code on quick turnaround times for workers' comp reports without sacrificing quality!
Want to know: ✨ How they cut their report time dramatically ✨ Why insurance carriers love working with them ✨ How they maintain quality while working fast ✨ Their secret to happy employers AND carriers.
PLUS: Dr. Shuman signed five reports just today - talk about efficiency!

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02/27/2025

🩺 "Multiple Injuries, One Solution!"

Getting a headache from complex workers' comp cases? You're not alone!
Dr. Steve Schumann just dropped some serious knowledge bombs in our new podcast episode about handling those tricky multi-body injury cases. His nine-clinic practice has figured out how to make these reports manageable - and he's sharing all the details!
"It's really very difficult for the clinic provider who's trying to generate that report by himself or herself," he admits. But wait until you hear their solution!
Learn how they handle: ✅ Multi-body part injuries ✅ AMA guidelines ✅ Complex apportionment issues ✅ And more!

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02/23/2025

The Shocking Truth About Workers' Comp Standards
🚨 Big revelation from Dr. John Alchemy on today's podcast:
There are NO standard requirements for a complete impairment rating report. None. Zip. Nada.
Not from: • Insurance companies • Attorneys • State regulators • Anyone!
That means your evaluation might be missing crucial information and nobody would even know! 😳
Dr. Alchemy explains why this matters and what we can do about it.

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02/17/2025

🏥 Are You Getting Complete Impairment Ratings? Probably Not.
Mind-blowing conversation with Dr. John Alchemy on the California Work Comp Report today! Did you know that most doctors are only checking 2-3 things when they should be looking at 18 different elements in a shoulder exam alone?
Dr. Alchemy drops some serious knowledge about what's missing in most impairment ratings. If you're involved in workers' comp cases - whether as a patient, provider, or professional - you need to hear this.
Quick takeaways: ✔️ Most doctors focus only on range of motion and strength ✔️ There are actually 18 elements to check in a shoulder exam ✔️ Missing elements = incomplete ratings = potential problems later ✔️ Learn what your doctor SHOULD be checking
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02/14/2025

⏰ Timing Is Everything: The Truth About MMI in Workers' Comp
Ever wonder why some workers' comp cases wrap up smoothly while others drag on forever? Dr. John Alchemy dropped some serious knowledge bombs in our latest podcast about the perfect timing for Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI).
"Once you pull that trigger in the case's MMI, it's kind of like all your data's in," he explains. But here's the catch - if you haven't done all your homework before that moment, you might be leaving money on the table!
In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How to know when MMI is actually approaching ✅ What tests need to be done before you hit that MMI button ✅ Why experienced pros seem to have a "sixth sense" about timing
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02/12/2025

🤔 Did you know that those medical measurements in your workers' comp case might not be what really matters?
Mind-blowing conversation with Dr. John Alchemy on our latest podcast! He reveals why Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are actually the secret sauce in impairment ratings - not just those clinical numbers everyone focuses on.
"The whole person's impairment is a reflection of the ADLs," says Dr. Alchemy. "If you don't understand that, you've missed the whole point of the AMA guides."
Want to know why some cases settle smoothly while others get stuck? This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with workers' comp cases - whether you're a medical professional, attorney, or claims manager.
Bonus: Learn how understanding this one concept could put you in the driver's seat for settlements! 🎯

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02/09/2025

📊 The Complex Math of Head Injury Ratings: We Make It Simple!
Think rating a head injury is as simple as adding up symptoms? Think again!
In our latest episode, we're pulling back the curtain on how medical professionals actually calculate disability ratings for head injuries. It's not just basic math - there's actually a special combining table that helps put all the pieces together!
We're breaking down this complex process into bite-sized pieces everyone can understand. Whether you're dealing with a workers' comp claim or just curious about how the system works, this episode is for you!
Tune in to learn the method behind the math! 🎧 Don't forget to like and share - you never know who might need this information! 💫

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02/07/2025

👁️ 👂 When Head Injuries Affect Your Senses: What the Experts Say
DID YOU KNOW? Head injuries can have major effects on vision and hearing - and we're not talking about just temporary symptoms!
In our newest podcast episode, we're diving into how workplace head injuries can impact your senses: • Vision problems can be rated up to 100% disability • Hearing loss can be rated up to 35% • Even that annoying ringing in your ears (tinnitus) gets its own rating!
Want to understand more about these often-overlooked effects of head injuries? Listen to our latest episode - your senses will thank you! 🎧

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02/01/2025

"🔍 Confused about getting treatments approved in workers' comp?
You're not alone! Dr. John Alchemy breaks down the entire RFA-UR process in terms anyone can understand. No more guessing games!
In this episode: ✨ Which treatments get instant approval ✨ When you need extra authorization ✨ How to speed up the process ✨ What doctors REALLY discuss in peer-to-peer reviews
Must-listen for anyone dealing with work injuries!

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01/29/2025

"🎯 Fun fact: In California workers' comp, it only takes a 1% workplace contribution to establish a valid claim!
In our latest podcast episode, Dr. John Alchemy walks us through what this really means for injured workers and healthcare providers. You won't believe how this tiny percentage can make such a huge difference in patient care.
Check out our latest episode to learn: ✅ Why such a small workplace contribution matters ✅ How providers can protect their patients' claims ✅ What documentation really counts
PLUS: Get the inside scoop on common mistakes to avoid! 🎧

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