Expert Analysis

By Brian Peers, DPT, MBAMedRisk When we were young, most of us experienced all sorts of trips and falls. Whether it was from running too fast and stumbling over, a fun ride on playground equipment […]

I was honored to be invited to participate in the Deconstructing Comp podcast in April 2023. Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez engaged me in a conversation about Worker’s Compensation, perceptions, concerns, and our future. Several thoughts flowed from […]

By Nicole Usher, Sr. Director of Operations, Apricus, an Enlyte companyTwo of the most persistent problems plaguing workers’ compensation payers have been the severity and frequency of claims. The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) […]

Scorecards are frequently used in worker's compensation metrics as performance management systems. This process encourages claims leaders and adjusters to perceive performance in an unduly limited, short-term manner that hinders collaboration; however, it is objective […]

Lupus is a disease which occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs (autoimmune disease.) Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease which arises from an abnormal immune response to a functioning […]

By Erin Zablocki, CDME, Master C.E.A.C., ECHM  Executive Director of Rehab Technology ATF Medical March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and the Brain Injury Association of America’s tagline #MoreThanMyBrainInjury reminds us that someone with a […]

Case Managers are involved in numerous issues and barriers while following a workers’ compensation case. As an RN Case Manager, they are bound by their duties to remain objective with all involved in the case. […]

The difference between carpal tunnel and tendonitis is where the pain and discomfort are located. Carpal tunnel results from nerve compression and pain and located on the palm side of the wrist. Carpal tunnel does […]