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How Diagnostics Improve the Auto Insurance Claim Process

… that you needed to fix a dented vehicle was a hammer and dolly. Flash-forward to today. With an excess of 75 computers and 100 sensors and cameras in complex vehicles, [1] even the most … Introducing vehicle diagnostics into the claims process when necessary is an advantage to the vehicle owner because the collision repair technician has a more complete … are complicated; the claims process doesn't have to be. Shops and carriers that incorporate an advanced auto diagnostics solution into their repair and claims infrastructure spend less time …
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New York Publishes Formal Draft Drug Formulary Rule

… drugs; Compound drugs with any non-formulary ingredient or if prescribed for other than an FDA-approved route of administration; Formulary drugs prescribed in a manner not consistent … approved within four calendar days. Lack of response within the four days could lead to an approval order by the Chair. There are two levels of review by the carrier: First-level review … for a third-level review by the Board. Prior authorization communication shall be made in an electronic format designated by the Board. …
Article

Artificial Intelligence: Ready to Simplify the Auto Claims Workflow

… information in the context of a claim, we are left to manually search for needles in an ever-growing haystack. This is where A.I. is ready to help. Artificial Intelligence technology … and claims professionals stand to experience big gains in short order. With insights from an avalanche of data, quickly identified and elevated within an easy to use workflow, artificial intelligence-enabled solutions are poised and ready to make a …
Article

ICW Group Reduces the Pain of Recovery with Surgery Concierge Service

… property, auto and workers’ compensation insurance. The company is recognized nationally as an industry leader in helping policyholders achieve fewer and less costly claims. It is also a … service. The service provides white-glove, short-term, telephonic case management services to an injured worker, ensuring they receive professional and personalized care before, during and … that warranted additional clinical oversight. “Ensuring positive patient outcomes is our top priority, and that means giving patients the freedom and space to heal,” says Granger. “It is …
Article

Coordinating Injury Recovery with Specialty Solutions

… Recovering from an injury isn't always straightforward. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of services, …
CE Webinar

Ethics – How Personal Perspectives Can Shape Ethical Decisions

… Attendees will be given tools to help them better understand how personal bias can influence an ethical decision and how to stay within ethical bounds. PLEASE NOTE: In order to qualify for …
Conference

Toyota Certified Collision Center Expo 2024

… general managers, collision center owners, and collision center managers, as well as an estimated 300 Toyota Certified Collision Centers to explore new opportunities. Attendees can …
Article

Charged for Success: Understanding EV Trends and Their Impact

… just 3 percent over the same period. As more consumers embrace EVs and more automakers promise an all-electric line-up, insurers and repairers must prepare for dramatic changes to the way they …
Article

Release of Generic Medications for Workers' Comp in 2022

… the United States are for generic drugs. Brand drugs with equivalent generic formulations are an essential category to monitor, as these drugs are by far the most expensive. Prescriber …
News Release

FDA Approves Veklury (Remdesivir) for Treatment of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

… care settings that can provide acute care equivalent to inpatient hospital care. Veklury is an antiviral drug and showed efficacy in three clinical trials in treating patients hospitalized …
White Paper

Disaster Recovery and Work Comp

… fall 2018, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century swept across Northern California, leveling an area the size of Chicago. And in 2019, a patchwork of Midwestern levies has strained and …
White Paper

A Higher Bar for Quality Under ERISA’s New Rule

… Section 503 of ERISA, there are fuller protections to ensure disability claimants receive an accurate and fair review. The rule aims to help individuals who might otherwise have been …
Conference

America’s Claims Event

… Hear from Mitchell on Monday, June 25th at 1:40 p.m. during our session called, "Five Steps to an Optimized Third Party Workflow." In this session, Mitchell experts Norman Tyrrell and Michael …
Podcast

How PTSD is Affecting Return to Work

… : Mariellen, can you start by helping us better understand what PTSD is and why it’s sometimes an issue in workers' comp? … When a case manager's working with an individual who's lived through a traumatic event, it's really important to remember that not … or other mental health care professional who can diagnose PTSD and assist in developing an individualized treatment plan for that person. The goal of treatment for PTSD is to reduce the …
Article

Ask The Pharmacist: Pain Pumps in Workers’ Compensation

… controlled doses of pain medication, usually opioids, directly to the surgical site or through an IV or epidural catheter. The pump is programmed to deliver predetermined doses of medication … pharmacist. Do you have a workers’ compensation or auto-related pharmacy question? Send us an email at  AskThePharmacist@enlyte.com .  To read more Ask The Pharmacist articles, please …
News Release

Strong Sales of New Battery Electric Vehicles Face Tariff Threat

… . For more information, follow Mitchell on LinkedIn or Facebook . About Mitchell, an Enlyte Company Mitchell International, Inc. is a leader in the development of innovative auto physical damage technology solutions. Combining decades of experience with an open platform, proprietary data and intelligent, cloud-first applications, we help insurance …
Article

Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Massage Ball Therapy Tips

… Sit comfortably with the ball on the floor. Place your foot on top of it, aligning the ball with the arch of your foot. Slowly roll your foot back and forth, … only relieves pain but also enhances mobility and helps prevent future discomfort, making it an effective and practical addition to any recovery plan. This information is meant to serve as a … medicine, durable medical equipment and other services, call us today at 877.203.9899 or send an email to referrals@apricusinc.com .  …
Article

Ask The Pharmacist: Understanding Skeletal Muscle Relaxants in Workers' Compensation

… these. Many are known to cause central nervous system depression and related sedation and are an additive overdose risk when prescribed in combination with opioid pain medications. Some also … pharmacist. Do you have a workers’ compensation or auto related pharmacy question? Send us an email at AskThePharmacist@enlyte.com . To read more Ask The Pharmacist articles, please visit …
News Release

Mitchell Introduces Enhanced Solution for Vehicle Owner Communication and Engagement

… —Mitchell, an Enlyte company and leading technology and information provider for the Property & Casualty … “This will help them improve customer satisfaction, build brand loyalty and deliver an exceptional experience.” Mitchell ServiceLink powered by UpdatePromise is currently in field …
Article

Top 5 Must-Know DME Insights for Workers’ Comp Adjusters

… patient recovery. Here are five essential insights that adjusters should keep in mind when an injured employee requires DME for one or more products. … 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 …
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Mitchell Teams with Inspektlabs to Offer New Option for AI-Generated Vehicle Appraisals

… Inspektlabs' best-in-class artificial intelligence (AI), insurers can automatically generate an appraisal from photos or videos of collision-damaged vehicles. Mitchell Intelligent Estimating … “With the addition of Inspektlabs AI, Mitchell continues to deliver on its promise to provide an end-to-end claims automation solution that is flexible, scalable and turnkey,” said Olivier …
Article

A Shot in the Arm to Move Claims Forward During COVID

… explains how the recent availability of COVID vaccines are giving these frontline workers an extra level of safety. … Our field case managers who have received the vaccine report an increased sense of freedom and confidence in meeting with injured employees and other parties …
Article

The Impact of Calibration Needs on Collision Repair

… occupy a niche space for a small portion of jobs to one where calibrations will be an almost standard operation on the majority of repairs. This is why Mitchell continues to invest … ability to perform these operations in-house helps to reduce costs for insurers while creating an additional profit center for the collision repair business. While the calibration needs of …
Article

StateWatch: Bill Review April 2019

… arthroplasty procedures due to work injury will no longer need to be exclusively performed in an inpatient hospital setting . Approval can now be made in an outpatient hospital and ambulatory surgical center settings …
Article

StateWatch: Bill Review April 2019

… arthroplasty procedures due to work injury will no longer need to be exclusively performed in an inpatient hospital setting . Approval can now be made in an outpatient hospital and ambulatory surgical center settings …
Blog

The Difference Between Specialty Drugs, Biologics, and Biosimilars

… biosimilar and interchangeables could win FDA approval and maintain periods of exclusivity (an interchangeable is a biosimilar that can be substituted for a branded product without … Several companies are working on development of biosimilars and so-called interchangeables. An increase in biosimilars should spur market competition and, perhaps, curb the rising cost of …
News Release

Pennsylvania SB 936 Advances—Press Conference on Opioids Follows

… specific mention of limiting opioid prescriptions, and the second was a provision requiring an analysis of cost savings and a commensurate reduction in workers' compensation premiums to … of opioids and other problematic drugs in the workers' compensation system. Mitchell received an acknowledgment from the podium by Speaker Turzai for our efforts in advocating for appropriate …
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Genex's Pam Sheckler Earns Case In Point Platinum Award

… work with a 22-year-old pilot who was involved in a plane accident during his first trip with an aviation company. As a result of the accident, he sustained multiple injuries, including a … with complete obliteration of the spinal cord transection. He was diagnosed as an … than 2,900 employees and 41 service locations throughout North America. The company serves the top underwriters of workers' compensation, automobile, disability insurance, third-party …