This article emphasizes the need for a proactive, data-driven approach to workers’ compensation case management. Ron Skrocki critiques programs that rely on delayed, reactive intervention and outlines how integrating configurable rules, early telephonic and field case management, and robust analytics can improve outcomes and reduce costs. He urges organizations to reassess current practices, optimize provider networks, and closely monitor utilization to maximize case management's value and impact.
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Changes to the ODG Drug Formulary Impact Opioid Class
Effective December 2, 2022, the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) Drug Formulary updated the opioid drug class.
Changes to the ODG Drug Formulary Impact Opioid Class
Effective December 2, 2022, the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) Drug Formulary updated the opioid drug class.
Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q3 2022
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Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q3 2022
Average wholesale used vehicle prices in September were down for the fourth month in a row from their spring/tax-refund seasonal peaks in May, but at a more gradual pace than that seen in the three prior months. Hurricane Ian possibly had a moderating effect on wholesale price deterioration, due to the loss of used vehicle supply and the resulting replacement demand the storm generated. This moderating trend continued into October.
Case Management: Building Trust Through Advocacy
This online seminar is designed to assist claims handlers, employers and case managers in developing an understanding of the importance of establishing trust with injured employees.