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NTHECC 2023 Fall Meeting

… Downtown. The event, which targets both auto insurers and collision repairers, features a mix of business meetings and seminars. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions at open forum discussions and learn from experts in the field with years of experience on topics ranging from estimating principles to electric vehicle repair. … Be sure to visit the Mitchell, an Enlyte company, booth on October 6 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. to learn more about our comprehensive …
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2023 HD Repair Forum

… Dedicated to serving all those involved in the collision repair of heavy- and medium-duty vehicles, the HD Repair Forum provides attendees with a vast network of suppliers and experts, as well as information on the latest industry trends. The conference … opportunities between attendees to encourage partnerships.     Be sure to visit Mitchell, an Enlyte company, for more information on our latest solution, Mitchell Cloud Estimating …
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Auto Glass Week

… participate in this educational event. Auto Glass Week 2022 provides participants a showcase of advancements and innovation in the OE and aftermarket auto glass repair and replacement … industry, as well as the opportunity to expand their professional network. Come and listen to top leaders through various educational keynotes and sessions, while also having the opportunity to view demonstrations on the exhibition floor!  Be sure to check out Mitchell, an Enlyte Company at booth #1006 to learn more about all of our repair technology solutions!   …
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Ryan Mandell

… Ryan Mandell is the host of the  Mitchell Collision Podcast …  and vice president of strategy and market intelligence for Mitchell’s Auto Physical Damage division. In this role, … and material damage leaders to provide actionable insights and consultative direction. Ryan is an accomplished business leader with expertise in management, analytics, strategy and product …
Article

Claims Magazine: 8 Strategies for Combating Opioid Addiction

… at work, a potentially lethal risk may ensue; they may be prescribed and become addicted to an opioid painkiller. As we know, the United States is currently experiencing an opioid epidemic 130 people dying every day from opioid overdoses. And in many cases, the …
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Claims Magazine: 8 Strategies for Combating Opioid Addiction

… at work, a potentially lethal risk may ensue — they may be prescribed and become addicted to an opioid painkiller. As we know, the United States is currently experiencing an opioid epidemic — with 130 people dying every day from opioid overdoses. And in many cases, …
Article

Three Workers' Comp Trends & How to Manage Them

… In 2019, we have seen a variety of workers’ compensation trends come into even sharper focus, from electronic billing to medical … In the next five years, the number of workers aged 55 and up is projected to grow by 3 million workers, according to the Bureau of … 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 …
News Release

Genex's Pam Sheckler Earns Case In Point Platinum Award

… , has been named one of the best case managers in the country after recently winning the … Program is designed to recognize leaders in case management who are improving the delivery of care in the areas they serve. Processes such as transition of care, disease management, … 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 …
Article

Charged for Success: Understanding EV Trends and Their Impact

… Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) grew by 85 percent in 2021 while sales of light-duty vehicles increased by 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 …
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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 find solutions … OHCC, will be presenting on telemedicine at the conference. Michele is the Vice President of Information Management and Support in  Mitchell Casualty Solutions. Please contact your …
White Paper

Mega Trends in Ancillary Services

… are 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 strategy and innovation moving forward. Priority Care Services (PCS), a division of Genex Services, asked executives in both companies to identify and discuss key concerns that …
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WorkCompWire: Ensuring Seamless Ancillary Services for Catastrophic Claims

… By Carlos Cordova, Director of Operations, Priority Care Solutions, a division of Genex Services … compensation, catastrophic claims often require a significant number and various types of ancillary services, 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 …
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Changing Workforce: What to Do Now Before Your Best Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster Retires

… Preparing for retirement typically means contributing to a 401K, figuring out your cost of living and deciding what you’re going to do with your time once you aren’t occupied 40 hours … meaning. The insurance industry workforce is changing. Within the past seven years, the number of workers aged 55 and older has increased by 74 percent . In the next few years, that population … to grow and 400,000 insurance professionals are expected to retire, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics . On the flip side, only 28 percent of claim adjusters are under the age …
News Release

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 basic … and airbag crash sensors to detect a frontal impact. [2] Long gone is the era when a couple of tools were all that was needed to repair a minor fender bender properly. High-tech safety and … Pre-repair scanning is a step in the damage analysis or blueprinting process used on some of today's more complex vehicles to identify errors, faults, and damage related, and unrelated, …
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CSN Collision Conference 2025

… The 2025 CSN Collision Conference is an engaging and informative gathering for industry professionals. Themed around “Charging … how our diverse technology solutions can help support collision facilities in their delivery of proper, safe and efficient repairs.   …
News Release

Risk & Insurance: Top 10 Lessons Learned in Helping Workers Move Past COVID-19

… Here are the top lessons workers' comp pros have learned about COVID-19, its impact on the workplace and on how to help employees get back to work after illness. There's no doubt COVID-19 has had an impact on the workplace. Not the least of which is the mental and physical struggles that employees who've been affected by the illness …
Article

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

… On March 9, 2024, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 into law. The spending package reduced the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). As a … 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 … 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

Pennsylvania SB 936 Advances—Press Conference on Opioids Follows

… and the vote fell along party lines. As currently drafted, the bill directs the Department of Labor and Industry to select a nationally recognized, evidenced-based drug formulary for … that garnered much attention during the committee meeting. The first was the 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 …
Article

Artificial Intelligence: Ready to Simplify the Auto Claims Workflow

… The P&C industry has been buzzing for a while about the emergence of “smart” technology entering the claims workflow—from natural language processing to machine … the frequent tech talk has left us all bracing for the new paradigm. But with all of this discussion about technology getting smarter, how do we ensure that we are “smart” about … auto claims workflow. As with any new technology, however, A.I. adoption as a standard part of the claims workflow will only reach critical mass when implemented with usability and …
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Workers' Compensation Institute (WCI) 2022 Conference

… professionals from across the country for networking, information sharing and provides an opportunity for vendors to display their products and services. In 2021, WCI had attendance from 49 states with attendees ranging from upper-level executives to end users of products and services. Enlyte will have a dynamic exhibit display on the show floor at booth … for this years’ conference. Enlyte will also once again be hosting a Luncheon across two days of the conference – please contact your Enlyte representative for more information on this …
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Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference (WCI 360)

… safety and health industries. During the 72nd Conference, speakers will present on issues of common concern to all Workers’ Comp professionals, regardless of jurisdiction or state, issues that have no geographical boundaries. Mitchell’s is pleased to participate as an exhibitor at the Conference with information on our Workers’ Compensation and Pharmacy …
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WorkCompWire: Ron Skrocki: Medication Management: A Growing Problem Requiring a Collaborative Effort

… Effort," Ron Skrocki, Senior Vice President at Genex Services, addresses the persistent issue of opioid misuse in workers' compensation. He advocates for an integrated approach to medication management, emphasizing the need for collaboration among …
Article

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

… Understanding the intricacies of durable medical equipment (DME) is crucial to streamlining claims, optimizing costs and … patient recovery. Here are five essential insights that adjusters should keep in mind when an injured employee requires DME for one or more products. … The variety of DME products is vast, ranging from specialty rehab equipment like lift chairs and specialty … units and prosthetics, with multiple options existing for most. A deep understanding of these products, their functions and their applications is needed. Adjusters should partner …
CE Webinar

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

… head injury" is defined as a sudden insult or damage to the brain or its coverings, not of a degenerative nature. Such insult or damage may produce an altered state of consciousness and may result in a decrease of one or more of the following: mental, cognitive, …
Conference

80th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and 37th Safety & Health Conference (WCI 2026)

… Enlyte returns as an Elite Sponsor at WCI 2026 in Orlando—the nation's leading workers' compensation event. Visit … and latest innovations driving better outcomes across the claims journey. We're also hosting an exclusive luncheon on two consecutive days during the conference. To secure your spot at this …
Author

Trevor Davis

… Trevor Davis is a director of regulatory affairs for the Casualty Solutions Group. Trevor’s responsibilities include managing the Specialty Bill Review Compliance team, regulatory compliance, management of Enlyte’s outside lobbying firms, and government relations activities. Prior to working at … 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 …
Blog

The Difference Between Specialty Drugs, Biologics, and Biosimilars

… In the world of workers’ comp pharmacy benefit management, understanding generics vs. brand name drugs, … drugs are generally defined as high-cost medications that require a more complex method of administration, han¬dling, and storage. Most of these drugs are administered by way of injection and infusion or through oral intake and … to a brand-name biologic medication. Biosimilars are costly to produce in part because of the extra effort required to gain FDA approval compared with chemical generic drugs. The …
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Workers’ Compensation Institute (WCI) 2024 Conference

… professionals from across the country for networking, information sharing and provides an opportunity for vendors to display their products and services. Enlyte will have a dynamic … for this years’ conference. Enlyte will also once again be hosting a Luncheon across two days of the conference – please contact your Enlyte representative for more information on this …