Managing Catastrophic Cases: Best RTW Strategies for the Worst Workplace Injuries
6 MIN READ
Catastrophic workplace injuries present far-reaching complexities that go beyond the severity of injury, making these cases at-risk for claim derailment.
Rigorous vs. Permissive UR — Going Beyond the ‘Comfort Level’
National Workers' Comp Conference 2017
The NWC&D Expo is devoted to workers’ compensation and disability management professionals.
Rigorous vs. Permissive Utilization Review: Beyond the ‘Rubber Stamp’
Communication is Key to Ending Disparity
1 MIN READ
A couple years ago, Genex surveyed our case managers to determine the common claims pitfalls they avoid to keep claims on track. Among the top five factors were two that seemed relatively easy to remedy: communication issues and patient noncompliance.
Value-Based Contracting
1 MIN READ
Value-based contracting (VBC) is one of the most talked-about topics at conferences, in stewardship meetings, and in workers’ compensation requests for proposal (RFPs). But for all the discussion around the term, one thing seems missing: a common definition. VBC seems fairly straight-forward to most observers and that might be part of the problem. Indeed, ask a half dozen people what value-based contracting means and you’ll get as many answers.
Beyond Boundaries: How an Injured Worker Became an Inspiration for All
3 MIN READ
As a case manager, a big part of my job is to motivate and advocate for injured workers. However, I often find that my inspiration to meet these goals stems from the workers themselves. Such is the case with Todd Eckley, a land surveyor who sustained an incomplete C6-7 fracture, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down and with limited use of his hands.