Celebrating Nurses Month
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When we received a note from Julie Vernum, a Manager for the Coventry Field Case Managers, regarding Deborah Clough-Gitchell, who reports to Julie, we couldn’t wait to share it with our readers.
Introducing Networks 2.0: Part One
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Most discussions about the state of U.S. health care quickly lead to a simple but grim diagnosis: The system is broken. The evidence abounds and it’s compelling. The U.S. spends more per capita than any other country yet often produces only lackluster outcomes. Access to care can be poor. Even average life expectancy, which notched steady gains for decades, has ticked lower in recent years.
The Future of Technology in Work Comp: 2020 Survey Results
We wanted to know: What does the industry think is next in workers’ compensation and how will technology affect our industry in 2020 and beyond? How does the outlook for technology in our industry compare to the industry’s perspective in 2017, when Mitchell conducted a similar survey? To find out, we conducted a survey of about 100 workers’ compensation industry professionals.
WorkCompWire: Pandemic Protocol: Work Comp Guidelines for COVID-19
In recent weeks, health care professionals have looked to the CDC and WHO for guidance on how to best treat the evolving coronavirus pandemic. However, for workers' comp professionals, few standards are available that focus on issues most pertinent to their industry and the needs of injured employees.
Stop by ‘Any Time’ Medical Care
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As her power of attorney for medical care, Mom requested I accompany her to her doctor’s visit so that I could hear details about her intended treatment plan. Mom was 74 years old with a lot of medical conditions that required constant monitoring. I anticipated there would be a lot of coordination between the multiple providers. When Mom came dressed stunningly in full regalia with necklace, earrings, perfume, and perfectly quaffed hair, I suspected this wasn’t going to be an average doctor’s visit.
Work Comp Guidelines for COVID-19
Over the past month, health care professionals have looked to the CDC and WHO for guidance on how to best treat the evolving coronavirus pandemic. However, for workers’ comp professionals, very few guidelines focus on specific issues that are most pertinent to their industry and the needs of injured employees. In today’s Inside Workers’ Comp, Leanne Bronold, clinical guidelines manager at Genex Services, informs us of her team’s development of such an important guidance tool.
Webinar: Keeping Claims on Track During COVID-19
On-Demand
1 MIN READCase management provides a crucial role in keeping claims on track and achieving return to work or maximum medical improvement.