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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Utilizing Health and Behavioral Coaching Tools to Promote Wellness & Injury Recovery
Nearly 50% of all adults have at least one chronic condition such as arthritis, high blood pressure, obesity, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes. Chronic illnesses are a leading health concern — and can pose challenges to recovery and return-to-work. When an injury does occur, it is important to understand how the injured workers’ comorbidities can complicate recovery. Incorporating age-specific prevention measures and wellness initiatives into risk management programs makes good business sense.
Mitchell I Genex Finalizes Coventry Workers' Comp Services Acquisition
Deal expands industry-leading solutions to boost better claims outcomes and improve lives for injured individuals.
Mitchell Genex Finalizes Coventry Workers’ Comp Services Acquisition
Deal expands industry-leading solutions to boost better claims outcomes and improve lives for injured individuals.
Mitchell | Genex Finalizes Coventry Workers' Comp Services Acquisition
Deal expands industry-leading solutions to boost better claims outcomes and improve lives for injured individuals
Mitchell Genex Finalizes Coventry Workers’ Comp Services Acquisition
Deal expands industry-leading solutions to boost better claims outcomes and improve lives for injured individuals.
Workers’ Comp Data: Healthcare Industry Sector is the Source of the Majority of COVID-19 Claims
Data analysis by Aarthi Thiruvengadam Over the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the workers’ compensation industry has gone through an unprecedented number of changes, from an increase in telemedicine to a shift to working from home. To get a clearer picture of how the pandemic has changed our industry so far this year, we took a closer look at Mitchell’s 2020 workers’ compensation claims data.