After a traumatic event, injured workers may want to avoid the scene of the accident. But returning to work could help them heal.
We wanted to know: What does the industry think is next in workers’ compensation and how will technology affect our industry in 2020 and beyond? How does the outlook for technology in our industry compare to the industry’s perspective in 2017, when Mitchell conducted a similar survey? To find out, we conducted a survey of about 100 workers’ compensation industry professionals.
As her power of attorney for medical care, Mom requested I accompany her to her doctor’s visit so that I could hear details about her intended treatment plan. Mom was 74 years old with a lot of medical conditions that required constant monitoring. I anticipated there would be a lot of coordination between the multiple providers. When Mom came dressed stunningly in full regalia with necklace, earrings, perfume, and perfectly quaffed hair, I suspected this wasn’t going to be an average doctor’s visit.
In recent weeks, health care professionals have looked to the CDC and WHO for guidance on how to best treat the evolving coronavirus pandemic. However, for workers' comp professionals, few standards are available that focus on issues most pertinent to their industry and the needs of injured employees.
Claims organizations continue to build and enhance their global digitization strategies, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the past month, health care professionals have looked to the CDC and WHO for guidance on how to best treat the evolving coronavirus pandemic. However, for workers’ comp professionals, very few guidelines focus on specific issues that are most pertinent to their industry and the needs of injured employees. In today’s Inside Workers’ Comp, Leanne Bronold, clinical guidelines manager at Genex Services, informs us of her team’s development of such an important guidance tool.
New technology integrations and a free diagnostic locator underscore Mitchell's leadership in cloud technology and commitment to proper and safe repair.