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The submission looked good on paper but during a recent JPP program, documented evidence was obtained showing [agency name] ignoring virtually every guideline they listed in the submission. The [agency name] representatives had resorted to lies and intimidation to try to persuade a GP to alter his medical opinion This has been done with impunity. Instances such as this can be very detrimental to the recovery of an injured worker especially when the activity appears to be condoned by both Workcover and IAG (also documented). In contrast, with instances where an injured worker fails to meet guidelines of performance, their payments are quickly halted until the worker can prove compliance. I suggest the imposing of an instant fine of $50,000 for non compliance by an Insurance Company or Rehab Company. The fine could be instigated with the signature of a JP on a stat dec. A standard one off fee would be payable to the JP to cover his/her time which would also involve explaining to the injured worker, the costs and penalties of lodging a false claim. Severe methods such as this put the responsibility back on the agencies to comply and hopefully change a culture of ignorance and incompetence. You would not believe how many times IAG have denied approval for a JPP program because they did not know what it was or how it worked. This is supported by Workcover notes but no action was taken again. On the subject of detrimental, is it recommended practice to drop a worker into a JPP program, cancel the rehab company and then ignore the employer, the GP and the injured worker, ie there was no follow up for nine months. If all of this sounds extreme and unreal, I would be only too happy to attend a meeting and show you some of the many underhanded things that Insurers and Rehab companies get up to. 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