After a traumatic event, injured workers may want to avoid the scene of the accident. But returning to work could help them heal.
This course will educate claims professionals on why it is important to protect Medicare’s interests and requirements for complying with the law. Included in the course is MSA preparation, submission & challenges faced when handling MSAs.
This course will discuss the most effective tools available for claims professionals to facilitate stay-at-work/return-to-work and assist employers with implementing a culture of return to work. Claims professionals will learn the importance of timely SAW/RTW and effective methods of working with employers and providers to improving overall injured/ill employee outcomes
Prescription opioid overdose deaths have largely been trending downward in the past few years, with a peak in 2017. This is due to a concerted effort nationwide from the medical community, government, and health advocates. However, there are thousands of injured employees who have been taking opioids for years.
In our second installment of our Heart of Case Management series, Kate Gilligan is charged with helping a burn survivor rebuild his life, while Janet Knorp challenges a physician’s dire outlook on an injured employee’s ability to return to work. Find out how these case managers defied the odds and gave these individuals new hope.
Nikki Wilson was among top industry experts interviewed by Business Insurance regarding a recent initiative by the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation to ensure providers follow state formulary compliance in using gabapentinoids as an opioid alternative for pain management.
Mainstream use of generative AI has prompted claims leaders to explore how the technology can be used to improve claims management. And while GenAI certainly offers tremendous opportunities for the P&C industry, tech leaders must be diligent in ensuring the intricate knowledge and experience in claims management is integrated into these programs.