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Five Automotive Trends to Watch in 2021

… it’s a standard part of the repair process regardless of the severity of the damage. An analysis of data from more than 2.2 million scans with Mitchell Diagnostics reveals that the … to the vehicle’s safety systems. Analysts expect the use of HUD technology to increase, with an anticipated 31.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between now and 2025 . They also predict … functioning electrical systems play in vehicle safety. When such systems are activated during an accident, the vehicle has a much higher likelihood of being non-operational, adding extra …
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Workers’ Compensation – A plus for providers who participate

… between caregiver and patient. 7 Data analytics, including artificial intelligence, is making an impact on priorities and decisions in the system. 8 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. …
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Opioids in 2019: Insights into New Regulations and Studies of the Epidemic

… CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids, explain the “need to gradually reduce the dosage of an opioid medication over time, while monitoring carefully for signs of withdrawal.” However, the … the FDA is considering whether to require co-prescribing nationally, which would create an additional 48 million antagonist doses. Although antagonist prescriptions are becoming more … Senate investigation found that, between 2014 and 2017, the company of a branded version of an opioid antagonist had raised the price for two injectors 600 percent to $4,100. In 2019, a …
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Directed Pharmacy Care Drives Positive Results

… directs injured workers to a network of approved medical providers and pharmacies (similar to an HMO). Typically these networks are administered through a PBM. The network can choose to expel … However, if their regular pharmacy is not in the network, the pharmacy can typically follow an outlined process to join the network. Networks may also offer mail-order options for … to be paid? Being part of a network removes most of the unknowns and risk for a pharmacy. Once an injured worker presents a pharmacy card, the pharmacy receives immediate feedback on whether …
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5 Ways to Use Visual Reporting Effectively to Improve Claim Outcomes

… improve performance in those areas. Without visual reporting, the company might have noticed an increase in spending via their spreadsheet report, but might not have been able to realize … set of industry data. Carriers are always looking to improve accuracy and consistency, and an industry comparison report allows them to get closer to achieving those goals. By … best in each state and on each type of bill is a key piece of information to have. If an insurance company has a deep understanding of which networks are performing best in certain …
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Managing the Labor Challenge: Technology Solutions

… years to come. We’re also seeing really high rates of turnover. Adjusters are staying in jobs an average of one to two years, and a lot of that has to do with the Great Resignation. We saw … that we can expect to see with respect to our industry and demographics. We expect to see an overall decline in insurance professionals —   three percent — by 2030. Part of that is going … that happened there. It was presented to them on demand and in the moment when they needed it. An example of adjuster guidance is key here. So, these adjusters come into the industry now, …
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Outsourcing Your Medical Bill Review Process: A Comprehensive Guide

… has put a lot of pressure on workers’ compensation and auto casualty claims organizations’ top and bottom lines, which, in turn, has caused many companies to adjust their operating models … Do you have a plan in place in case of an outage or emergency, or a plan to quickly scale as a result of increased bill volume? … and quickly scale operations when needed, or to keep things up and running in the case of an outage or process problems. Outsource partners are experts in managing disaster recovery, …
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The New Standard for Proper and Safe Repairs

… vehicle technology, there is no such thing as a routine fender bender. A gentle nudge from an impatient car at a stop light can result in one or more computerized systems being knocked … insurance company, but can also occur when drivers bring their cars into a repair facility for an estimate and then notify the insurer. Additionally, more and more insurers are encouraging … because Mitchell is compatible with the three industry-leading estimating systems, providing an easy communication tool for insurers to collaborate with repair facilities, independent …
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Clinical and Pharmaceutical Best Practices for PTSD

… will be making the annual trek to Orlando, FL, for the WCI conference. A topic that will be top of mind for attendees is how to best treat employee mental health issues resulting from … OK, great. And are there measures an employee can take to prepare for managing PTSD conditions should a catastrophic work event … intervention designed to stabilize and mitigate the person’s response or persons’ response to an incident. We refer to it as psychological first aid, really there to prevent disability from …
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Field Strategies for Claims Success During COVID

… while in the field, such as masks, shields, gloves, sanitizers. Genex is fortunate to own an ancillary provider, so it makes sense for us to quickly deploy the appropriate equipment to … the appropriate safety precautions have been implemented to ensure that everyone’s health is a top priority. And because Genex’s case managers are some of the most tenured in the business, … home, sat under a shade tree in his front yard while social distancing, and was able to be an active participant during the visit, and was also able to achieve return to work for the …
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Ensuring Mitchell’s Cloud Transition Is Safe, Secure, and Stable for Our Customers

… of both—is inevitable, but it is not straightforward. As the CTO of Mitchell, a company making an ongoing transition, I often get questions—from CTOs of other software companies, from clients, … to date, the past experience that has informed it, and what has been and will continue to be top of mind as we continue down this path. … measured approach to our transition to cloud, keeping our clients’ need for stability a top priority." We took a strategic, measured approach to the transition, and it served us well, …
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Ask The Pharmacist: CGRP Therapies for Migraine Management in Workers' Compensation

… migraine-specific relief without impairing job performance, critical when evaluating an injured employee's readiness to return to work. When reviewing requests for CGRP therapies, … 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 …
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Ask The Pharmacist: Buprenorphine’s Role in Workers’ Compensation Pain Management

… and euphoria. Despite its partial agonist status, buprenorphine should still be considered an opioid with associated risks. Dosage and Indications Buprenorphine is available in various … 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 …
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Mitchell and Protech Join Forces to Streamline Calibration Detection

… Mitchell, an Enlyte company and leading technology and information provider for the P&C claims and repair … of ADAS diagnostic scanning and calibration services, today announced that they have signed an agreement to integrate Protech’s ADAS ID 3 solution with Mitchell’s Diagnostics as a Service …
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Classic Collision Licenses Mitchell Cloud Estimating for Use at All Locations

… —Mitchell, an Enlyte company and leading technology and information provider for the  Property & Casualty (P&C) claims and  Collision Repair industries, and Classic Collision, LLC, one of the top four largest MSOs in the nation, today announced that they have signed a multi-year … add them to the appraisal. Classic Collision is the second U.S. multi-site operator to sign an enterprise license agreement for Mitchell Cloud Estimating. Additional information about the …
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Empowering Claims Professionals with Medical Insights through Legal/Liability Nurse Reviews

… Legal/Liability Nurse Review has emerged as an invaluable tool in the world of claims adjustment and as a defense strategy. Catering to a … evaluation, ensuring no detail is overlooked. Additionally, when litigation comes into play, an unbiased perspective can be provided, paving the way for clarity and transparency. With expert …
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Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Scheduling

… is available. You often don’t have the time or bandwidth to research different products amid an injured employee being discharged or in the middle of managing a claim. Instead of trying to … To make a referral for this service and others, call us today at 877.203.9899 or send an email to  referrals@apricusinc.com . …
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Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Requests for Workers' Comp

… is available. You often don’t have the time or bandwidth to research different products amid an injured employee being discharged or in the middle of managing a claim. Instead of trying to … To make a referral for this service and others, call us today at 877.203.9899 or send an email to  referrals@apricusinc.com . …
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Mitchell Selected as the Preferred North American Technology Provider of Vale’s Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician Certification Program

… Mitchell, an Enlyte company and leading technology and information provider for the Property & Casualty … Jeff Morrison, president of Dented Paintless Repairs. “Now that diagnostics has become an essential part of the repair process and a core addition to Vale’s certification program, PDR …
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Enlyte's 2022 Trends Report Offers Strategies to Tackle Big Issues in Auto, Casualty and Workers' Comp

… subject matter experts at Enlyte, the parent company of Mitchell, Genex and Coventry. In an extensive report covering a wide array of today’s most pressing issues, industry leaders … changes, inflation, supply chains or politics, each new challenge to our industry comes with an opportunity for growth and improvement for the people we serve,” said Alex Sun, CEO of Enlyte. … incidents of violence continue to be top of mind for employers and remain one of leading causes of occupational injuries. Enlyte …
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Mitchell Diagnostics Platform Surpasses 3 Million Scans

… vehicles Best-in-class coverage from Bosch that includes popular 2022 model year automobiles An all-in-one system for diagnostic scanning, estimating and calibrating Integrated OEM repair … Diagnostics tools, the MD-500 and MD-TS21, this past year. The MD-500 wireless tablet is an all-in-one system for diagnostic scanning, calibrating and estimating. It incorporates Bosch’s …
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Network 2.0 - Constructive partnerships between providers and payers

… Board has broken down some statistics, and reports that there is only a 50 percent chance that an injured employee will return to work after a six-month absence. 16 That drops to a 25 percent … complications resulting from potentially being forced into a more sedentary lifestyle. 17 Top companies understand that having a worker return to the job either under modified duty or, if … these employers offer fair reimbursements to providers and pay on time. That’s because top-tier employers recognize the irreplaceable value providers bring. Alongside employers and …
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Workers’ Comp Transformation and the Pandemic: 2020 Trends and Insights from the mPower Conference

… the office and working from home, regulations that have affected health care delivery and an uncertain economy. These changes have come quickly and are still evolving, even as 2021 … broad patient education programs regarding telehealth privacy. Telehealth also has had an effect on pharmacy regulations—initial concerns at the start of the pandemic led to slight …
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Mitchell Names CCMSI a 2020 mPower Customer Award Winner

… and CEO. "Their efforts deserve to be recognized and shared through this award, and are an example for other organizations looking for ways to improve outcomes." … a large boutique third-party administrator, was recognized for developing and implementing an innovative AI-driven intervention model designed with one simple goal: to flag at-risk claims …
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Mitchell Delivers Game-Changing XR Hands-Free Solution for Collision Repair Facilities

… technicians can quickly access and view OEM repair procedures through voice activation and an XR field of vision. "XR is transforming industries across the globe," said Brian Vogelsang, … damage and automatically upload them to Mitchell's cloud-based ecosystem. Voice activation and an XR field of vision provide quick access to critical OEM procedures during teardown and repair, …
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What COVID-19 Is Teaching Us About Mental Health

… health and claims management. I was recently encouraged to see Risk and Insurance publish an article that focuses on the "7 Mental Health Myths — and Why They Matter in Workers’ Comp." … ensure they continue to progress through their claims.     So, as we all continue to adapt to an uncertain and, often, fearful world, we’ve begun to walk that mile in the injured employee’s …
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Year of the Nurse in High Definition

… her long-term relationships with local facility administrators to gain access and meet with an injured employee recovering from ENT surgery soon after the hospital initiated visitor … those in their charge from being the next COVID victim. When a field case manager learned an older claimant recovering from a pelvic fracture had been living in her car , she worked …
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Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q4 2019

… Average Length of Rental (LOR) for Q4 2019 landed at 13.1 days in the United States, an increase of 0.4 days compared to Q4 2018 . Once again, there was very little consistency … between “average” and “best-in-class” results for Canada. Collision Centres that adhere to an effective scheduling strategy, invest in extensive employee training, and utilize the ARMS® …