Pegged as a problem by the workers compensation industry nearly a decade ago, dermatological creams are increasingly being prescribed at a disproportionate cost to manage soft-tissue injuries, according to a recent study. Continue reading.
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AI and Its Impact on Automotive Claims
For more than six decades, innovators have attempted to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI). That dramatic growth has only accelerated over the last year due, in part, to the pandemic and a “new reality”. According to one report, 87% of carriers are now spending in excess of $5 million annually on these technologies, which is more than in the banking and retail sectors.
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Debbie Day named to Teach for America San Diego Regional Board
I am honored to join Teach for America's San Diego regional board of directors and support the organization's ongoing efforts to ensure that all children receive an equal opportunity to learn, grow, influence and lead.
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Best Practices for Supporting Mental Health in Comp
There’s a heightened awareness in our industry on how psychosocial factors impact an injured employee’s recovery. But what’s the best way to approach and address these issues? In the fourth and final installment of our mental health in comp podcast series, we ask Nikki Wilson and Tammy Bradly to share some best practices.
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Best Practices for Supporting Mental Health in Comp
There’s a heightened awareness in our industry on how psychosocial factors impact an injured employee’s recovery.
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Channeling Your Inner Resilience to Foster Return to Work and Productivity
No one is without misfortune and setbacks in life, but one could argue that some seem to face more challenges than others. Take the beloved Peanuts character, Charlie Brown. Charlie’s life seems to be filled with constant defeat, yet he keeps forging ahead, and even celebrates the occasional “win.”
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Business Insurance: Early intervention and treatment best practice for psych claims
More than a dozen states have laws that make mental injuries compensable under certain conditions, and the workers' compensation industry is