Understanding SB1160: The New California Utilization Review Process
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In the scant months leading up to its signature by California Governor, Jerry Brown, SB1160 gained a tremendous amount of attention from those in the California workers’ compensation industry. This bill, which was signed into law on Sept. 30, 2016, speaks to persistent delays and denials of medical care for injured workers, contains reforms that could considerably impact workers’ compensation programs and influence utilization review requirements nationwide.
PBMs: Integrated Solutions for Opioid Management in the Overall Claims Management Process
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The opioid crisis has been top of mind for workers’ compensation leaders and claims managers for many years. Last year, the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that the newly implemented policies may be helping to curb usage.
Prepare for IAIABC Claims Release 3.1 by Starting with Your EDI Reporting Process
The IAIABC (International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions) maintains and develops electronic reporting standards in the Workers Compensation arena. Since 2003, the IAIABC Claims Release 3.0 has been in publication.
Reduce Workers Compensation Claims By Using Wearables in The Workplace
According to the Application Resource Center, 1 in 6 Americans currently own a wearable device. While fitness is still the top priority for most wearable owners, when used in the workplace, these devices have the potential to prevent accidents, streamline the recovery process, and ultimately, improve health and financial outcomes for employees, employers and the workers’ compensation industry.
Corporate Responsibility: How Employee Engagement and Community Engagement Go Hand-in-Hand
Employee engagement is a top priority for every human resources executive, and for good reason. According to a PWC study, employees who are committed to the companies they work for put in 57 percent more effort and are 87 percent less likely to resign. Despite these powerful statistics, Gallup reports that only about one third of U.S. workers are engaged at work.
Five P&C Hot Topics and the Trends Fueling Them
Does virtual reality have practical applications for the P&C and collision repair industries? While it may be too soon to say what the overall impact will be, we are seeing interesting applications that go beyond entertainment. Virtual reality is being used to train doctors, create architectural models, and test the safety of new car models in a virtual setting before manufacturing them. It’s easier to see the potential benefits of augmented reality.
How Employers and Insurers Can Create The Most Effective Return to Work Programs
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No one wins when employees miss work due to job-related injuries. Company productivity goes down and injured workers are often left vulnerable, confused, or feeling frustrated at what they believe is a complex workers' compensation program. With this in mind, employers and carriers are continuously looking for ways to ensure their return-to-work programs are effective and focused on what's best for injured workers.