News Release

Mitchell Pharmacy Solutions Prepares for Potential Impact of Hurricane Florence

… Several states along the eastern seaboard have declared states of emergency and are, in some cases, ordering residents to evacuate in advance of the storm. Mitchell Pharmacy Solutions is announcing processing changes for injured workers … disaster areas will be allowed to obtain early refills and to receive up to a 90-day supply of currently prescribed medication subject to limits based on remaining approved refills. These …
News Release

Vermont Department of Labor Proposes Rule Incorporating Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

… By Brian Allen, VP of Government Affairs …
News Release

Vermont Department of Labor Proposes Rule Incorporating Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

… The Vermont Department of Labor has proposed a rule that would, by reference, incorporate the Department of Health opioid prescribing guidelines for use in the workers' compensation system in Vermont. … prescribing providers to “comply in all respects” to the Rule Governing the Prescribing of Opioids for Pain, as amended on July 1, 2017, and as it may be amended in the future. Failure …
Case Study

Heart of Case Management Award Winning Case: Home Team Advantage

… Read the Risk and Insurance article: “A Fulfilling Second Act.” Check out more stories  of how case management significantly impacts claim outcomes.  …
Article

Property Casualty 360°: The role of empathy in workers' comp

… Most of us deal with sick and injured workers on a daily basis. At some point, daily tasks and …
Article

Property Casualty 360: The role of empathy in workers' comp

… Most of us deal with sick and injured workers on a daily basis. At some point, daily tasks and …
In the News

Traffic accidents are a leading cause of serious workers comp injuries
Podcast

Selecting the Right MSA and Regs to Know for 2025

… : As a P&C professional, you know the value of Medicare Set Asides (MSAs), but did you know there are different types of MSAs? To help us understand which MSA might be best for various situations, we’ve invited our MSA expert, Deborah Robinson Stewart, JD, national manager of Medicare Services, to break them down for us and also update us on any regulatory changes we … Deborah, let’s start with this. What are the various types of MSAs? …
In the News

Rising PTSD claims, wider comp liabilities spotlight importance of treatment guidelines
News Release

Mitchell | Genex | Coventry completes the Acquisition of QualCare Alliance Networks Inc.
News Release

Mitchell | Genex | Coventry completes the Acquisition of QualCare Alliance Networks Inc.
CE Webinar

High Impact Pharmaceuticals: A review of relatively low volume pharmacy cost-drivers

… Pharmacy costs continue to represent a substantial portion of overall spending in healthcare. Claim closures and reductions in compounds and opioids have helped to lower some of these costs, however, so-called “price opportunists” continue to emerge along with specialty treatments and new, innovative therapeutics. We will discuss some of the leading pharmacy cost drivers including significant increases in AWP, new developments in …
News Release

Impact of COVID-19 on Workers' Compensation and Auto Casualty Industries
Article

Mark Pew on “The Intersection of Medicine and Disability” from NWCDC

… Iglesias (Chief Medical Officer for Broadspire) presented his perspective on the intersection of medicine and disability but it might not have been what attendees expected. Though the terms …
Case Study

How a Large National Insurer Strengthened Utilization Review Oversight of FRPs in California
Enlyte

Thank You: Transition of Care Planning in Driving the Best Possible Outcomes
White Paper

Harness the Power of Case Management to Succeed in the Year Ahead
News Release

Mitchell Automates Delivery of OEM Repair Procedures Based on Diagnostic Scan Results

… SAN DIEGO, CA—Mitchell, a leading provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the Property & Casualty (P&C) claims and … only fully cloud-based platform for auto claims and collision repair.   This enhanced level of integration gives collision repairers the OEM repair procedures when a given DTC appears, … procedures necessary to help resolve the issue. "Prior to this integration, upon completion of the pre-scan, technicians and repair planners often spent hours researching OEM repair …
Article

The Power of Technology Enabled Services: Balancing Technology with the Human Touch

… few years, it is important that the property and casualty industry understands the importance of digitizing while maintaining the element of human touch in claims processing. A few months ago, Mitchell President and CEO Alex Sun introduced the concept of Humane Automation : “The notion that as companies add artificial intelligence and other … management, ebilling and epayments and/or medical bill review intake and processing. All of these services can be made more effective and efficient through the use of technology. Here …
Article

40 Years in Workers’ Comp: The Evolution of Technology in Medical Management

… Last week, I shared news of Genex Services reaching a momentous milestone – 40 years serving the workers’ compensation … decades which inspired the industry to evolve and adapt. This week I look at a specific area of advancement – the use of cutting-edge technology to both streamline and drive improvements in managed care. Continue …
Article

Ripple Effect: Potential Impacts of Tariffs and Proposed Medicaid Cuts on Workers’ Comp
News Release

Mitchell MCN Office Named One of the Coolest Office Spaces in Tampa Bay

… Our office in Tampa Bay, Florida is home to one of the coolest office spaces in Tampa according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Mitchell MCN …
Article

WorkCompWire: Shore Up the Home Health Staffing Shortage with a Deep Bench of Expertise

… facing home health, which could affect our industry's ability to meet the home care needs of injured employees. We must be aware of these issues and be prepared with strategies to minimize resulting risks. Keep reading. …
Article

Workers’ Compensation: 2022 Trends & Predictions

… regulatory changes and more. To help you navigate what’s next and understand this year’s top trends, we’ve outlined Enlyte’s top 2022 workers’ compensation predictions: Staffing Shortages Will Affect Employers and Payers … vacancies are typically hourly employees and frontline workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we can expect the labor force participation rate to decline from the current …
Article

StateWatch: Summer 2018

… (NGC), which for nearly two years has been at the center of a debate over evidence-based treatment guidelines in workers’ comp, will be discontinued in … funding runs out. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that funding for the clearinghouse will end July 16. NGC will continue to post summaries of new and updated evidence-based clinical practice guidelines until July 2, but is no longer …
Article

StateWatch: Summer 2018

… (NGC), which for nearly two years has been at the center of a debate over evidence-based treatment guidelines in workers’ comp, will be discontinued in … funding runs out. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that funding for the clearinghouse will end July 16. NGC will continue to post summaries of new and updated evidence-based clinical practice guidelines until July 2, but is no longer …
Article

When it Comes to PBMs, One of These Things Is Not Like the Other!
In the News

P&C Update: Auto Liability and Workers’ Comp Could See a Tidal Wave of Change in 2023