Insights
ABCs of the ADAAA: Are You Compliant?
7 MIN READ
Kevin Ufier discusses the significant changes introduced by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). He emphasizes that the ADAAA broadened the definition of disability, making it easier for individuals to qualify for protections. Ufier highlights the importance for employers to understand these changes, ensure compliance, and implement appropriate accommodations to support employees effectively.
StateWatch: Bill Review March 2018
1 MIN READ
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 bill review services Genex provides.
The New Repair Network
The repair network of today is not your grandfather’s or your father’s repair network; in fact it may not even be your older brother’s repair network. Vehicles are becoming more sophisticated with every new model that rolls off the production line. They’re no longer merely a mode of transportation—they’re complex computer networks on wheels.
Impact of Drug Formularies on Workers' Compensation State Laws
5 MIN READ
Interest in drug formularies has grown significantly in the past few years, coinciding with a greater concern over the opioid crisis. Texas and Ohio were pioneering states in the creation of drug formularies and several states have followed suit recently. Oklahoma, Washington, Ohio, Tennessee, California, Arizona and Texas all have statewide drug formularies; states including Massachusetts, Indiana, Pennsylvania and New York are currently considering or developing formularies.
Understanding Predictive Analytics For Workers' Compensation Data Analysis
6 MIN READ
As technology evolves, several key ideas continue to permeate our conversations. One of the most exciting topics in 2018 is the application of predictive analytics in insurance and claims handling in particular. Unlike many of the broader terms in the industry (i.e. artificial intelligence, big data and InsureTech), predictive analytics has specific and practical workflow applications today and continues to be an industry game changer.
Motor Vehicle Markets Q4 2017
We recap the motor vehicle markets trends from Q4 2017, highlighting the best-selling U.S. cars, trucks, and current used vehicle market conditions.
WorkCompWire: Jim Harris: Unleashing Powerful Insights Hidden in Your Bill Review Data
In this column, we look at five strategies that sophisticated vendors are deploying to elevate the bill review process to a strategic, data-focused initiative that can drive ongoing improvements for your workers' compensation program.