Catastrophic health claims: 8 things to know
Catastrophic health events — such as brain injuries and amputations — are life altering for patients, but these claims also weigh on insurers. From rising utilization and medical costs to…
NCCI State of the Line Podcast: Navigating the Medical Road Ahead in WC With Dr. Michael Choo and Damian England
Dr. Choo joins NCCI’s Executive Director of Affiliate Affairs, Damian England, on the most recent NCCI State of the Line Podcast to discuss mega claims, medical advancements, and more in…
From Setback to Comeback: Vocational Recovery for Today’s Workforce
Vocational services are rooted in the core purpose of the workers’ compensation system— helping injured workers recover and successfully return to gainful employment.
Is Your DME Partner Driving Results—or Driving Up Costs?
In terms of vendor relationships, stakeholders in the workers’ compensation space should be able to trust their DME supplier as an active partner in cost control, not just a passive…
Ford & Calia: Beyond the Scorecard: Redefining Quality in Case Management
When it comes to quality assurance in case management, are we measuring what matters? While it may be necessary for case management, the current state of quality assurance doesn’t always…
Obesity and GLP-1s—Risk and Recovery in Workers’ Comp
A recent and noteworthy example is the growing interest in novel anti-obesity medications, specifically Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist medications, within workers' compensation.
What’s Changing? Medicine, Workforce, Says Paradigm Expert in NCCI Webinar
As Paradigm's Michael Choo shared with NCCI's Damian England and Jon Sinclair in a recent webinar, the more things change, the more changes are still to come, particularly with medical…