The Black Lives Matter Movement Is Changing Us for the Better
The first half of 2020 has been unprecedented. There has been some good, a lot of bad and even some ugly. But when I step back and think of one word that sums it all up, it is change. Looking back at where we were as recently as mid-February, our industry was slated for powerful growth and business-as-usual meant powering forward like any other year.
Utilizing Health and Behavioral Coaching Tools to Promote Wellness & Injury Recovery
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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.
Getting Into Insurance? The Insurance Industry Outlook is Brighter than Ever
Over the last decade, the insurance industry has undergone dramatic changes that have catapulted it to the forefront of the American consciousness, driven by advancements in technology, shifts in consumer demand and growth in creative advertising. Now the last several months have brought a tidal wave of new changes upon us, and forced the industry to innovate and operate in ways we never thought possible.
Using Risk Prediction Technology to Move Claims Forward
Technology is playing a larger role in helping comp claims progress. In today’s Inside Workers’ Comp, Bobbie Doyle, director of utilization management at Genex, explains the ins and outs of a program designed to do just that. It’s called Referral Expert.
Using the ODG’s Treatment Analyzer on Outcomes to Improve RTW
Workers’ comp professionals rely on the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) to help guide the return-to-work process for injured employees. And one of the ways ODG has helped boost this effort is through its Treatment Analyzer on Outcomes or TAO Index. In today’s Inside Workers’ Comp, Mariellen Blue joins us to explain the ins and outs of TAO.
New CMS Section 111 Reporting Alert
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On the heels of CMS announcing July 2020 plans to upgrade the MSP Portal to allow authorized users to view and print correspondence, CMS has issued a new alert reminding Responsible Reporting Entities (RRE’s) of the importance of accurately reporting both Med Pay and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage.
Making Telemedicine Work for the Tech Deficient
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When a claimant doesn’t have the right technology for a telemedicine appointment, claim and treatment delays ensue. But, in a pandemic world, what can be done to prevent it?