Thanksgiving is coming, which means it’s time for our favorite podcast of the year: What are You Thankful for in Workers’ Comp? This year, we invited three experts who share very different reasons why they are grateful for comp: Heart of Case Management Award winner Charlene Ramsey, RN, BSN, CCM; Helen Froehlich, vice president of case management; and Donna Bradshaw, vice president of IME Services. We hope their responses lead you to contemplate on your own unique role in workers’ comp and how YOU make a difference in the lives of others.
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Stop the Specialty Service Spiral
The ability to effectively manage specialty services across multiple vendors can significantly impact your workers’ comp program’s operational efficiency and employee satisfaction. However, many payers find themselves dealing with unnecessary time drains and administrative headaches caused by an outdated, fragmented approach to coordinating specialty care that risks both cost-effectiveness and quality.
National Comp Conference & Tradeshow
National Comp is the only national conference devoted to Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Professionals.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Ensure Effective Care for Injured Employees Affected by Extreme Heat
In the face of intensifying climate conditions, many heat-related injuries like heat stroke, exhaustion, or dehydration require prompt and specialized intervention, said Enlyte’s Melissa Martinez, RN, BSN, clinical operations manager for the nurse triage program ClinicalCare24. This includes quick diagnosis and treatment measures.
On the Hot Seat: Political Uncertainty Clouds Heat-Related Work Injury Measures
Heat-related work injuries are a growing concern in workers’ comp, but are lawmakers keeping up? This Enlyte Envision episode explores the regulatory and clinical sides of the issue — from proposed OSHA rules and state legislation to practical steps employers can take to protect workers and stay compliant, indoors and out.
IAIABC 111th Convention
The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) is an association of workers' compensation j
How One Referral Can Simplify the Entire Coordination Process
Learn how Apricus transformed fragmented care coordination into a streamlined, clinically guided solution. This case study shows how one referral can reduce adjuster workload by 100+ hours, cut claim costs by thousands, shorten recovery timelines, and deliver a better experience for injured employees.