Treating LGBTQ Injured Workers: Gaining Cultural Competence, Building Trust
Health care disparities based on sexual orientation have become more prevalent, with statistics to prove it. Lack of trust between patient and provider can have a significant impact in workers’ comp, says Genex branch manager, Chikita Mann, MSN, RN, CCM, who explains how bias and cultural misunderstanding can significantly delay an injured worker’s recovery. For more information on the topic, read Chikita's full article in Care Management Magazine, "Cultural Competence and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Patient."
WorkCompWire: Thomas D. Johnson: Antifragile: How WC Organizations Can Benefit from ‘Disorder’
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Volatility, disorder, uncertainty, and randomness are conditions we dislike and try to avoid.
WorkCompWire: Mariellen Blue: California Legislation May Elevate UR Processes for All
Depending on how effective these regulations are at achieving these objectives, it may follow that similar initiatives could be adopted across the country.
Critical Elements in Recovery from Injuries and Disability
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Trust and Belief
StateWatch Early Spring 2017
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Keep current with new legislation and its potential effect on your organization.
StateWatch Early Spring 2017
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Keep current with new legislation and its potential effect on your organization. This regulatory update is for informational purposes only, and provides some key highlights on state initiatives that may impact the services Genex provides.
Risk Management: Improving Workers' Comp Through Data
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Unmanaged medical costs have always been a potential sinkhole for workers compensation claims. As risk managers in charge of workers comp programs strive to optimize medical costs and improve outcomes for injured workers, they must formulate a medical management approach that will yield the best results for their unique set of injuries and work conditions.
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