The average medical cost-per-claim for injured workers with lower back pain who were treated exclusively by a chiropractor was 61% less than for those who received no chiropractic treatment, according to a new report.
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Exploring the Psych Effects of COVID and Emergence of PTSD in Comp
None of us have gone untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is especially true for frontline workers who care for the critically ill. So, in part three of our series on mental health’s impact on workers’ comp, we’re going to look at the psychosocial effects the pandemic continues to play on our society and how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become a term used more often in our industry. Joining me today are our experts, Nikki Wilson, Tammy Bradly, and Mariellen Blue.
Proven track records create a winning formula for injured workers’ recoveries
The more we work with those who get hurt on the job and the more we study the best outcomes for what went right, it’s clear that effective, high-quality medical care plays an essential role.
Genex Services Becomes Ticket to Work Provider
Genex Services is proud to announce it has become an authorized provider of the Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work program. The initiative is designed to support career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work and progress toward financial independence.
New York State Workers' Compensation Board Announces Implementation Delay
The original go-live date of June 7, 2021, has been delayed.
Knee Injuries: Trends and Advances [Recording]
Knee injuries make up a large percentage of medical insurance and health care claims in the orthopedic field.
The Truth About Mental Health and Claim Costs
Traditionally, the term mental health has been treated as a claims pariah in workers’ comp, as it’s been associated with delaying recovery and send