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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Survey Results: The Future of Technology in Workers’ Compensation
The workers’ compensation industry in general has been conservative about adopting new technologies. However, as we start 2018, it is clear that technology is going to play an even bigger role in our market than ever. In fact, with rising health care costs, changing regulations and the need to create operational efficiencies, the industry cannot afford to not adopt these new technologies.
A Prescription for Fighting Opioid Use Disorder
The rampant opioid misuse battering the nation represents one of the most virulent threats to employee welfare in the more than 100-year history of workers’ compensation protections. Equipping key players with an understanding of what to look for and how to respond will lead to better chances of deterring the abuse of opioid analgesics that has proven so costly to workers’ wellbeing.
Two More States Look to Workers' Comp Drug Formularies
Massachusetts and Indiana created legislation to implement drug formularies in their states.
Artificial Intelligence: 7 Tips for Success
News and predictions about how artificial intelligence will shape the insurance industry are popping up almost every day. The infographic below highlights seven tips for working with artificial intelligence, including limitations, opportunities and emerging trends that you should keep in mind to better position yourself (and your company) for success.
Mitchell to Demonstrate Cloud-Based, End-to-End Repair and Claims Management at January 17 Freedom Experience
Designed to Help Industry Deliver Safe and Proper Repairs to Today's Increasingly Complex Vehicles
Mitchell Announces Secure Blockchain Solution for Sharing Information Among Collision Industry Partners
Industry's blockchain solution would link insurers, vehicle manufacturers, repairers, suppliers, and other industry participants