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Harnessing Data Analytics for Enhanced Claims Management in Workers’ Compensation
Harnessing Data Analytics for Enhanced Claims Management in Workers’ Compensation

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Integrating data analytics into workers' compensation claims management is not just a trend—it is a paradigm shift that promises substantial improvements in how claims are processed and managed. By leveraging the […]
Breaking the Chains of Trauma: Revolutionary Insights into PTSD in the Workplace
Breaking the Chains of Trauma: Revolutionary Insights into PTSD in the Workplace

Hartford, CT (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In a compelling presentation at the 20th Annual Workers Compensation Insurance ExecuSummit, Dr. Sofia Noori, MD, MPH, of Nema Health, offered a comprehensive exploration of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the […]
Mind and Body in the Workplace: Navigating the Intricate Maze of Workers’ Comp
Mind and Body in the Workplace: Navigating the Intricate Maze of Workers’ Comp

Hartford, CT (WorkersCompensation.com) – At the 20th Annual Workers Compensation Insurance ExecuSummit, Dr. Robert T. Sadock, Associate Director of Medical Operations at Concentra, offered a deep dive into the complex and often misunderstood relationship between […]
Case Management Focus: Tools for Return to Work
Case Management Focus: Tools for Return to Work

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In last week’s post, I discussed the importance of a Job Analysis when preparing an injured worker to return to work. The job analysis provides many answers that doctors, therapists, case […]
Compassionate Leadership in Workers’ Compensation: Understanding the Baseline
Compassionate Leadership in Workers’ Compensation: Understanding the Baseline

A four-part series How did we get to our current state in handling workplace injuries? To comprehend our present approach to workplace injuries, we must delve into the history and evolution of workplace safety and […]
What’s the Key to Holistic Recovery in Workers’ Compensation?
What’s the Key to Holistic Recovery in Workers’ Compensation?

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In workers' compensation, we often focus on injury's legal and financial aspects. However, the human element – the injured workers’ emotional and psychological well-being – is equally crucial. You will not […]
From OxyContin to the Supreme Court: The History of Purdue Pharma 
From OxyContin to the Supreme Court: The History of Purdue Pharma 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The story of Purdue Pharma is deeply intertwined with the workers' compensation community, where its flagship product, OxyContin, has had far-reaching consequences. OxyContin, introduced in the late 1990s, promised revolutionary pain […]
What is the Problem?
What is the Problem?

Douglas Amend, Partner, Optimized Outcome Solutions. If you have responsibility for your company’s workers’ compensation budget, I think you will find value in this different perspective.  My experience speaking at numerous conventions suggests that “Employers/Payors […]