In a Data-filled World, Stories That Rely Solely on Numbers Don’t Add Up
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Storytelling sometimes seems to be a lost art. Every day we are inundated with articles that exalt big data, analytics, predictive modeling, data science, and statistics as the most compelling means of persuasion and communication. Somewhere in the fascination with all things data, we are led to conclude that data in and of itself is the end, the goal, the Shangri-La of enlightenment and understanding. That’s not the case. The numbers should provide the color to our story, not the conclusion.
Mark Pew on “The Intersection of Medicine and Disability” from NWCDC
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Through our work at PRIUM, we’re constantly concerned with issues of disability and impairment as we collaborate in getting injured workers back to function.
CLM Magazine: Clinical and Legal Advocacy in a WCMSA
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Strategic approaches for cost minimization in Medicare Set-Asides By Mark Pew , Heather Sanderson
Workers' Compensation Medical Price Index: Q3 2017
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The National CPI for All Services, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in November 2017, is 123.6, which reflects a 0.4 percent increase since Q2 2017.
Audit, Audit, Audit: Why You Should Further Scrutinize Workers’ Compensation Bills
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It’s very easy for payors to end up overpaying on medical bills. Auditing – a crucial but often forgotten or under-executed part of the claims process – can help payors identify questionable billing practices and prevent overpayment on workers’ compensation claims.
Robocop Talks About Run for Sheriff and Upcoming NWCDC Session
In this edition of Workers’ Comp, we catch up with “Robocop” Romero who talks about his run for county sheriff and previews his NWCDC session with Genex Branch Manager Trish Elizalde next week.
Are You Thankful for Workers’ Comp?
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While we gather around the table on Thursday, many of us will give thanks for the blessings in our lives. Will workers’ comp be among them?