News Release

Business Insurance: Reviews of psych claims in comp increase

… condition are rising, in part due to greater awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder and an increase in workers seeking treatment for depression and anxiety in conjunction with a …
Conference

IAIABC 103rd Convention

… The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions ( IAIABC ) is an association of workers' compensation jurisdictional regulators and industry professionals who …
Article

Safety Rules and Public Sentiment Impede Self-Driving Cars

… include advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). 2 However, ADAS are not a substitute for an attentive human driver. Moreover, while self-driving vehicles are being tested on public … there is currently no vehicle for sale that is fully automated. What are the challenges facing an autonomous future? Besides the serious technical and safety factors to overcome, there are … reported they would be too afraid to ride in a fully autonomous vehicle, up 10 percent from an earlier survey. Additionally, two-thirds reported, “they would actually feel less safe sharing …
News Release

Enlyte Announces Customer and Market Operations Leadership Transition

… Enlyte, a P&C industry leader, has announced Keith Higdon, an accomplished industry leader with three decades of P&C experience, has assumed the role of … mentorship across the organization and industry.  “For nearly two decades, Nina has been an extraordinary leader and a valued friend,” said Alex Sun, Enlyte president & CEO. “Her …
Article

6 Considerations for Medical Transportation Arrangements

… a specialty solutions provider who can coordinate safe and effective transportation.    On an average day, Apricus Specialty Solutions arranges hundreds of rides for injured employees, … Specialty Solutions offer a one-stop-shop experience to make sure those recovering from an injury get what they need, when they need it.  Contact Us Today   Download the Flyer …
Article

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: The Impact on Workers' Compensation and Auto Casualty Sectors

… on Medicare fee schedule adoption dates, to help reduce unnecessary and costly litigation. In an outreach to the Michigan Department of Financial Services (DIFS), regulators indicated no … Medical costs and third-party bills have risen substantially in recent years, following an historical pattern. The expected 34% increase by year's end is significant, meaning businesses … can all profoundly affect a company's operations and bottom line. Businesses must remain on top of legislative and regulatory shifts to effectively make informed decisions. Maintaining …
News Release

Enlyte Releases Part 1 of Annual Pharmacy Solutions Drug Trends Report

… full report, which will be issued in four segments over the next several months, is to provide an overall picture of drug utilization and cost trends in workers’ comp to equip industry … as supported by prescribing guidelines, while opioid use disorder management medications saw an increase of 2.7 percent.  Additionally, Enlyte data shows increases in overall retail and mail … of comp claim counts, Wilson said. Part 1 of the report also shows that eight of the top 10 therapeutic classes ranked by cost in 2022 experienced increases in utilization per claim, …
News Release

Mitchell Publishes Electric Vehicle Collision Insights Report

… Mitchell, an Enlyte company and leading technology and information provider for the  Property & Casualty … Based on data from Q4 2022, the inaugural issue of Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights documents an increase in the: Number of EV repairable claims of 1.1% in the US and 2.26% in Canada Average …
News Release

Mitchell Teams With Mazda North American Operations to Launch U.S. Collision Repair Network

… stage of the vehicle lifecycle, from purchasing a new car to properly restoring it following an accident.” The Mazda Collision Network differs from other Original Equipment Manufacturer … and facilitate proper repair. “We look forward to supporting Mazda and its efforts to deliver an exceptional repair experience,” said Debbie Day, Executive Vice President and General Manager …
Blog

Introducing Networks 2.0: Part One

… between caregiver and patient. Data analytics, including artificial intelligence, is making an impact on priorities and decisions in the system. There is another element of care delivery … prioritize both efficacy and efficiency. The best clinicians can more easily rise to the top of the stack thanks to deeper insights into patient trajectories. In the emerging scenarios, … And when providers seek to refer injured workers to other clinicians, a network offers an extension of their current referral patterns. This paper is based on articles originally …
Article

StateWatch: Bill Review August 2019

… became effective Aug. 2. The new law adds a condition allowing physicians to prescribe an opioid to the list of disabling medical diagnoses that authorize a person to use medical … available to enable users to track and respond to submitted requests The system will include an administrative feature where user’s access, role and contact information may be maintained and …
Article

StateWatch: Bill Review August 2019

… became effective Aug. 2. The new law adds a condition allowing physicians to prescribe an opioid to the list of disabling medical diagnoses that authorize a person to use medical … available to enable users to track and respond to submitted requests The system will include an administrative feature where user’s access, role and contact information may be maintained and …
News Release

Mitchell’s 17th Annual AutocheX™ Premier Achiever Awards Honors Industry's Best Repair Facilities

… industries, today announced the winners of the 2017 AutocheX Premier Achiever Awards, honoring top performing collision repair facilities throughout the United States for their superior … the collision repair facilities that achieve extraordinary customer satisfaction due to an unwavering commitment to excellence in all aspects of collision repair operations.” Mitchell's … on their consistent high customer satisfaction scores as measured, independently or as part of an insurance-sponsored repair program, by Mitchell's AutocheX customer satisfaction solution. …
Conference

Mitchell 2018 mPower Conference

… for Mitchell’s annual customer gathering, the Mitchell 2018 mPower Conference. This event is an opportunity for us to collaborate, share what we’re seeing in the industry, discuss emerging … The Mitchell mPower Conference is an essential conference destination for members of your organization’s senior management team …
News Release

Genex's Patricia McFall Wins Case in Point Platinum Award

… male who sustained a significant workplace injury when a ladder he was positioning hit an electrical line, sending … his body. The accident resulted in multiple life-threatening burns and injuries, including an anoxic brain injury that affected swallowing, memory, and other cognitive functions. McFall’s … throughout North America. The company serves 381 of the Fortune 500 companies as well as the top workers' compensation and disability carriers and third-party administrators in the U.S. In …
Author

Trevor Davis

… until its acquisition by Enlyte. He began his work in government relations while serving as an associate in the general counsel’s office of Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation …
Conference

Mobile Tech Expo 2023

… world-class seminars from industry leaders, demonstrations, competitions, expo deals from top industry companies, and networking opportunities. The Mobile Tech Expo also recently … suppliers to better understand the products they use every day. Be sure to visit Mitchell, an Enlyte company, at booth #232 to learn more about our innovative PDR solutions for estimating, …
Author

Mike Cwynar

… With nearly 25 years of product and engineering experience focused on P&C, Cwynar holds an MBA from the University of Redlands, California. …
White Paper

Mega Trends in Ancillary Services

… powerful, transformative shifts that have the potential to significantly affect the course of an industry. Understanding these issues and their implications can have a profound impact on …
Article

WorkCompWire: Ensuring Seamless Ancillary Services for Catastrophic Claims

… anything from a rehabilitation facility, DME, transportation, home health services and more. An ancillary service provider can assist with a catastrophic injury response that coordinates the …
Article

10 Questions Every Injured Employee Should Ask When Taking Opioids

… Feel faint, dizzy, or light-headed Feel drowsy Feel sick to your stomach or vomit Have an allergic reaction Usually the benefits of the medicine are more beneficial than any minor side … about a naloxone rescue kit. It can help you—and even save your life—if you take too much of an opioid. #6 When should you call for help? Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency … You have signs of an overdose. These may include: …
Podcast

Managing the Labor Challenge: Clinical Services

… moving from one job to another. It’s new professionals coming into the industry. So now on top of the usual things you learn when you change jobs in similar professions, these new … providing ongoing training and access to resources can truly help claims professionals stay on top of the changes within the industry, learn new skills, and handle complex cases more … client‑specific training to help educate those new adjusters as well. We’re focusing on an e-book that’s really, again, going to be geared towards that newer adjuster and really …
Article

Catastrophic Claims Often Require Nuanced Solutions

… injuries transpire with relatively low frequency. When they do occur, however, payers demand an all-hands-on-deck approach that calls upon specialized experts to manage specific aspects of … payer, catastrophic claims adjuster, and case manager will want to outsource this component to an expert in the field. In this way, they have peace of mind in knowing specialty services will be managed by an experienced provider who can optimize service, results, and costs. It will also free them up …
Podcast

Five Initial Evaluation Issues That May Delay Return to Work

… at the relationship between a patient and the physician that's going to be treating them. When an individual is injured on the job, they don't know what to expect. They want answers. They want … : OK, so let’s get into your top five reasons why the initial evaluation may result in delayed return to work. The first one … in order to make that claim not stall and to run a little smoother. We're also looking at an understanding of HIPAA regulations. HIPAA is such a large issue in any type of health care …
Article

A Look Back at 2020 Trends in Auto Insurance

… a look at last year’s key trends, carriers and collision repairers can successfully navigate an uncertain future and adapt to what will likely be a new post-pandemic normal. … herculean task with production shutting down—weakening logistics capabilities and resulting in an overall decrease in demand. The reality is that the resiliency of the macro auto parts supply … Finally, amidst all the upheaval of the past year, it would be an oversight not to mention the change in consumer sentiment. According to the 2021 Deloitte …
News Release

Mitchell Issues 4th Quarter 2019 Industry Trends Report

… prevent automobile and workplace accidents, to streamline the claims process in the event that an accident occurs, and to enhance the delivery of care after an accident or injury. In terms of claims automation, it may help claims organizations connect … The Auto Physical Damage edition also explores what to look for in the coming year with Top Five Automotive Trends for 2020, and dives deeper into issues around electrification of …
Article

Three Workers' Comp Trends & How to Manage Them

… the organization to perform their tasks in a single location. By providing employees with an easy-to-navigate, single-screen workspace that surfaces key information that they need to … claimants receiving narcotics, a reduction in average scripts and pharmacy cost per claim and an overall reduction in the percentage of pharmaceutical spend on narcotics. … New Year, they should continue addressing the current trends that we are seeing today, with an eye to the future for what trends and regulations will affect the workers’ compensation …
Article

Changing Workforce: What to Do Now Before Your Best Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster Retires

… successfully with a particularly tough attorney. Losing this knowledge can be disruptive to an organization and could lead to a downturn in results or increased operational inefficiencies. … technology platform can help insurance carriers capture the best practices from their top adjusters throughout the organization. This type of technology platform is set up based on … a technology platform for third party bodily injury claims, carriers can go through an exercise of gathering and documenting their best adjusters’ knowledge, tips and tricks, and …