It’s time for a listener favorite, the annual Inside Workers’ Comp Thanksgiving special edition: What are You Thankful for in Workers’ Comp? This year, we pose the question to experts who serve three very different facets of the industry: Jim Harris, VP of Analytics and Reporting; Debbi Bromley, Senior VP of Human Resources; and Lisa Armstrong, BSN, CRRN, RN-BC, Catastrophic and Medical Case Manager. We hope their responses lead you to contemplate on your own unique role in workers’ comp and how YOU make a difference in the lives of others.
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