Webinar Series
Paradigm hosts a series of engaging forums with industry experts on a variety of topics. We hope you join us for these complimentary, one-hour webinars and participate in the discussion. Download this year's schedule, and learn from past events by listening to a replay or downloading a presentation below.
2010
Volatility and Complexity in Burn Injury Claims
March 18, 2010 11 a.m. PST
Recovery from a severe burn requires great strength from the injured person, and an equal effort put forth by the providers and claims professionals. Without the appropriate medical attention, the injured worker is at risk of developing complications such as infection or a prolonged chronic pain condition. These scenarios make burn cases both medically and financially volatile. See improved results with easily adopted practices shared by Dr. Michael Peck of the Arizona Burn Center and Paradigm clinical experts.
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Drug Management and Narcotics Abuse in Workers’ Compensation
June 10, 2010 11 a.m. PST
Drug management is a critical component to any claim, not only for the successful treatment of a catastrophic condition, but also due to the associated costs and risks to the individual’s health. From over utilization and abuse to physicians treating symptoms rather than the whole condition, there are many opportunities to minimize inappropriate dispensing, curb costs and aid recovery. Learn from experts, including addiction specialist Dr. Stephen Colameco and Travelers’ National Medical Director Dr. Adam Seidner, what clinical management programs work and why.
Multiple Issues with Multiple Traumas
September 16, 2010 11 a.m. PST
A single complex injury is difficult to manage. So what should you do when an individual suffers a catastrophic injury with multiple traumas? Join Paradigm and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Edward Stokel to learn case management strategies for treating simultaneous injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, burns and more. With a comprehensive care plan and coordinated management team, better outcomes and lower costs are possible.
What Employers Should Know About Complex Cases
December 9, 2010 11 a.m. PST
While carriers tend to see numerous complex and catastrophic claims on a regular basis, individual employers have limited experience with this category of claim. Explaining the volatility, complications and care needs can often be a challenge. Learn what matters most to employers and how best to guide them through the experience. From concerns over medical interventions and credit ratings to challenges related to high-deductible workers’ compensation plans, John Conway, Risk Manager for Donatos Pizza, and Kevin Fleming, Paradigm’s President, will cover what every employer should know.
2009
Managing the Impossible: Return to Work for Catastrophic Injuries
February 25, 2009 11 a.m. PST
Many in the insurance industry believe that a worker suffering a catastrophic injury rarely, if ever, returns to work. Yet data shows that with the right approach, 60% of catastrophic injury cases can reach unprecedented outcome levels and be released to return to work. Join us, and guest Robert Briscoe from Milliman, Inc., to learn how a comprehensive approach can help achieve better outcomes and reduce long term costs.
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Managing Traumatic Brain Injuries
April 30, 2009 11 a.m. PST
From construction workers to truckers to soldiers, a broad range of professionals face the danger of traumatic brain injury. Managing the volatility and recurrent medical needs of a brain injured worker can be problematic and the costs can be excessive. Dr. Ross Zafonte, the Chairman of Physical Medicine at the Harvard Medical School, will discuss how to help brain injured workers get back on their feet and lead productive lives.
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Taming Medical Cost Inflation
July 23, 2009 11:30 a.m. PST
Medical inflation has increased at more than twice the rate of inflation since 2001 making it difficult to accurately project workers’ compensation costs. However, steps can be taken to effectively manage and mitigate increases. Join us and Bob Acosta from Mitchell International, a leading expert on capturing value in workers’ compensation claims, as we discuss the best ways to protect your claims from medical cost inflation.
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Spinal Cord Injuries: Projecting Expenses and Planning for a Lifetime of Care
August 27, 2009 11 a.m. PST
For sprains and strains the workers’ compensation industry does an excellent job of estimating costs. However, the same cannot be said for more complex injuries. The medical issues encountered with a spinal cord injury (SCI), in particular, make the task of projecting long term expenses extremely difficult. Jon Gice, Travelers’ Second Vice President and leader of their Major Case Unit, and Dr. Kenneth Parsons, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist with 30 years of experience treating SCI patients, will share how to put your company in a stronger financial position by refining the way you estimate large dollar SCI medical expenses.
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Chronic Cases Causing Chronic Pain
October 22, 2009 11 a.m. PST
When the costs of addictive medications and complicated care associated with pain cases start to pain your organization, it may be time to change your approach. Chronic regional pain syndrome, failed back syndrome and 30+ other pain diagnoses cost our industry hundreds of millions of dollars. Join Paradigm and guest Dr. Steve Moskowitz, physical medicine and rehabilitation and disease management specialist, to learn how an evidence-based management approach makes a difference.
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Controlling Volatility in Medically Complex Cases
December 3, 2009 11 a.m. PST
Many perceive the high cost of acute care during the 18 months after a severe injury as excessively high. However, it is actually the ongoing costs associated with re-hospitalization, attendant care and other trailing needs that generate the greatest portion of an injured workers’ total expenses. Join us and guest Dr. Gerben DeJong, Director of the Center for Post-Acute Studies at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, to learn about recent perspectives on post-acute care, and how employing three structured interventions early on can dramatically curtail downstream medical and economic volatility.
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