While we gather around the table on Thursday, many of us will give thanks for the blessings in our lives. Will workers’ comp be among them? In this edition of Inside Workers’ Comp, we asked industry experts Chikita Mann, Mark
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Explore the different types of Medicare Set-Asides, learn about the CMS submission process, and stay ahead with key new reporting requirements for 2025. Tune in to our latest podcast today!
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Vertical Integration of Data and Clinical Services to Improve Physical Medicine Outcomes
In a sea of claims, P&C professionals need help spotting cases headed for risky waters. Does a claimant have comorbidities or preexisting conditions, such as diabetes, which could hamper an injured employee’s ability to heal and recover? Are there psychosocial risk factors that can create roadblocks to recovery?