After a traumatic event, injured workers may want to avoid the scene of the accident. But returning to work could help them heal.
Unaddressed comorbid conditions can significantly complicate recovery and inflate claims costs. Industry experts emphasize the importance of early identification and intervention to improve outcomes, reduce disability duration, and control spending. Learn why proactive clinical strategies are essential for effective claims management.
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Case severity tools like the ODG calculator play a big role in helping workers’ comp professionals predict return-to-work timing and costs based on the total claim picture. However, if you fail to look beyond the compensable diagnosis, you may find that your severity rating score doesn’t add up. Genex’s Mariellen Blue, RN, CCM, national director of case management services, explains in this podcast.
In her article, "Factoring Comorbidities Into Case Severity," Mariellen Blue, RN, CCM, National Director of Case Management at Genex Services, discusses the significant impact of comorbid conditions—such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, depression, and substance abuse—on workers' compensation claims.