Who we are
mlcoa is a leader in the field of independent medical opinions in Australia, with a diverse range of medical specialties represented on our esteemed panel of over 350 Experts.
Our team provide guidance and support throughout the assessment process, leveraging over 35 years of experience delivering highly regarded and reliable independent medical solutions to a range of schemes and industries.
Our panel of Medical Experts offer trusted, evidence-based and quality opinions to inform the optimal management of personal injury and illness cases. This valuable advice empowers your decision-making to best support an individual’s rehabilitation, recovery, and return-to-work options, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes.
We are well-equipped to meet your needs, with permanent consulting suites in every Australian capital city, as well as over 100 key metropolitan and regional locations, and an expanding international network.
The mlcoa difference
Experience
Experience
We have a 35 year plus history with extensive experience providing highly regarded and reliable independent medical opinions across a range of schemes and industries.A standout service ethic
A standout service ethic
We focus on ensuring a positive and informed experience for all our stakeholders, so that each opinion we offer represents insightful and actionable medical advice.Breadth of solutions
Breadth of solutions
Our portfolio of services has been designed to meet the unique needs of a range of private, self-insured and government customers, operating in both compensable and non-compensable environments.Unique insights
Unique insights
We have the capacity to bring together bespoke solutions, providing the mechanism to identify trends and devise strategies that improve outcomes and claim management.Scale and agility
Scale and agility
We have the size and agility to respond to market needs and lead the industry with innovative problem solving products, speed and ease.Evidence-based opinion
Evidence-based opinion
As part of MedHealth, mlcoa is an exclusive supplier of ODG which provides independent evidence based medical treatment and return to work guidelines for injury and illness related conditions.Health benefits of good work
At mlcoa, we passionately believe in the role that “good work” plays in people’s health and wellbeing. Good work is engaging, fair and respectful, as well as being safe and healthy.
The evidence is in: studies continue to show that the longer someone has off work, the less chance they have of ever returning. Usually, waiting for recovery delays recovery, and can lead to isolation, depression and poorer health.
On the flipside, there are almost countless upsides to an early, supported return to work. Those who go back to work will often benefit because they:
- Recover from injury or illness sooner than those who don’t
- Maintain a level of mental and physical health
- Make a positive contribution to society
- Learn new skills and gain experience
- Have financial freedom
- Connect and socialise with people and the community
At mlcoa, we live and breathe the benefits of good work. We promote an understanding of the health benefits of good work among our staff, clients and customers, as well as the broader community through the services we deliver.
We were one of the first signatories among medico-legal providers to the Consensus Statement on the Health Benefits of Good Work. In this, we show our commitment to creating safe and healthy workplaces, and highlight our belief that good work can play a central role in contributing to people’s health and wellbeing.
mlcoa is part of MedHealth
MedHealth supports thousands of people each year to achieve better work and health outcomes. We do this through our unique combination of strengths, capabilities and resources which span employment, medical opinions, advisory, rehabilitation and return to work services. Our 1,700 strong team of committed professionals use their talents to help others realise their potential. Backed with the expertise of more than 1,200 independent medical specialists, we cover all major medical and allied health disciplines. Delivering localised expertise in more than 300 locations across Australia, we are wherever our customers need us most, when they need us.