It’s Thanksgiving week and, as most of our listeners know, it’s time when Inside Workers’ Comp celebrates our annual tradition by presenting our “Why We’re Thankful for Workers’ Comp” episode. This year, we open the floor to members of our Enlyte parent brand and pose the question to key players in our industry: Rebecca Morgan, VP, Product Management, Mitchell; Anne Levins, SVP, Network Product & Analytics, Coventry; and Debbi Gillespie, RN, CCM, Heart of Case Management Award Winner, Genex. Listen and learn why they believe this year’s Thanksgiving will be extra special for workers’ comp professionals.
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