As we wrap up our Inside Workers’ Comp series for the year, we thought we’d leave you with a positive podcast — a bonus extra from our inspirational case study video: “Phoenix Rising: Changing Course After Tragedy.” In this exclusive interview, former flight paramedic Derek Boehm goes into extensive detail about his daring rescue on a mountain cliff after a helicopter crash, the psychological challenges he faced in coping with the loss of his flight partners and the Genex case manager who guided him on his road to recovery.
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Three Workers' Comp Trends & How to Manage Them
In 2019, we have seen a variety of workers’ compensation trends come into even sharper focus, from electronic billing to medical marijuana to the aging workforce. Identifying and effectively managing trends and changes in the workers’ compensation industry can help claims organizations to make continuous operational improvements that can ultimately have a positive effect on their bottom lines and more importantly on positive outcomes for injured employees. Below, we have explored three significant trends affecting the industry today and outlined key tips for effectively managing them.
Three Automotive Claims Market Predictions for 2020
With the end of 2019 rapidly approaching, it is only natural to start thinking about the year ahead. We took a look at our data from the past three years and started to forecast what we expect to see in the year ahead. The wave of complexity in the automotive industry shows no signs of slowing down, and that means additional pressures on claims costs in the coming year. The following are three predictions for what we expect to be in store for the automotive claims industry in 2020.
When Do You Need an MSA?
This article is authored by guest blogger, Deborah Robinson Stewart, National Manager of Medicare Set-Asides, Genex Services. In its simplest form, the Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) is a pool of funding reserved for future accident-related treatment once a workers’ compensation case is settled. However, because of its complex nature, some employers will go the MSA route when there are better options available, or they’ll incorrectly believe a settlement agreement will cover these expenses and decide not to pursue.
CMS Recovery Thresholds Update
Keep current with new legislation and its potential effect on your organization. This regulatory update is for informational purposes only, and provides some key highlights on state initiatives that may impact the Medicare Set-Aside services Genex provides.
CMS Recovery Thresholds Update
Keep current with new legislation and its potential effect on your organization.
Five Ways Mitchell Cloud Glass is Simplifying the Evolving Challenges of Glass Claims
Glass claims have grown increasingly complex over the past few years, and it appears that even more complexity lies ahead.