Alternative therapies are mentioned often by participants in the workers compensation sector trying to manage injured workers' pain while shifting away from the industry's dependence on opioids — and acupuncture is the talk of the town.
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In Workers’ Comp, the Topics We Talk about Will Continue to Broaden in 2020
When thinking about the future, one often looks back, determines what might not have been accomplished and adds things that haven’t been attempted. In workers’ comp, it can often feel like we deal with the same challenges over and over and are disappointed that things aren’t moving fast enough. Some topics have been mainstays in the industry. Think of opioid use, misuse, and abuse; return-to-work programs; ergonomics and safety; new and improved approaches to case management.
Workers' Comp
Blog
2019 Recap
As we wrap up the year, we’d like to thank everyone who supported The Sounding Board blog in 2019. The official launch took place in July and since then we have shared 47 posts.
Mitchell
Article
Automation Glossary: Need-to-Know Terminology for Property & Casualty Claims Organizations and Collision Repair Facilities
Automating claims workflows have long been a central strategy for Property & Casualty (P&C) claims organizations and collision repair facilities seeking to efficiently and accurately process claims and manage repair complexity. In today’s dynamic environment, where each week seems to bring a new technology advancement, staying up-to-date on the latest automation technologies is key to understanding the future of the P&C industry.
Mitchell
News Release
Workers' Compensation Drug Formularies—Changes Afoot, Deadlines Loom
Many state formularies have implementation deadlines approaching in early 2020. Here's what you need to know.
Workers' Comp
Podcast
Peter Rousmaniere Part 2: Trends and Advice for Comp
We’re back with the second part of our exclusive interview with Peter Rousmaniere in which he discusses how current trends will impact the future of the industry and gives us a preview of what he plans to do next after his retirement from workers’ comp. Here’s part 2.
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News Release
Mitchell Diagnostics System Enhanced for FCA Secure Gateway and Turbo-Speed Scanning
Mitchell's all-makes scan tools from Bosch offer full access to FCA secure vehicle networks and dramatic speed improvements for pre- and post-scanning.