In a study of over 1,000 injured workers, those using Plethy’s Recupe digital health platform showed high engagement and a significant drop in pain—highlighting how tech-driven home exercise support can transform recovery in the Workers’ Compensation system.
A powerful kindergarten experience illustrates the profound influence of positive expectations. A young boy, who was just three and a half years old…
Expectations Shape Recovery, Engagement Drives It Read Post »
Whether rooted in spirituality, organized religion, or a personal belief system, faith offers profound comfort and resilience during life’s most challenging moments…
Faith as a Path to Recovery Enhancing Work Injury Outcomes Read Post »
Permanent Disability (PD) is a defined workers’ compensation benefit and a critical medical and legal concept. It represents indemnity payments for lasting physical…
Decoding Permanent Disability with Core Concepts and Commentary Read Post »
Temporary Disability is a crucial benefit designed to replace lost wages for injured workers during their recovery period when they cannot return to work due to an industrial injury…
I would like to start the new year by reviewing the foundations of the workers’ compensation system…
Medical Treatment Axioms in Workers’ Compensation Read Post »
At the start of each year, I like to revisit what the ideal workers’ compensation system should look like. Reviewing an ideal system helps all…
Claims examiners are the cornerstone of any successful workers’ compensation program. They handle complex cases, meet deadlines, and …
Identifying Failing Claims and Driving Efficiency Read Post »
During my early career as a claims adjuster, the industry was focused almost exclusively on providing prompt, accurate indemnity benefits to injured workers…
During my tenure as the risk manager at Safeway, our managed care team achieved what many considered impossible: a forty percent reduction in overall workers’ compensation spending…
A fundamental axiom of workers’ compensation medical care is; “Better outcomes result when patients are actively engaged in their recovery.”…
Informed Consent in Workers’ Compensation Medical Care Read Post »
During my early career as a claims adjuster, the industry was focused almost exclusively on providing prompt, accurate benefits to injured workers…
Addressing sleep problems in injured workers is essential for ensuring a successful and timely recovery, as sleep quality…
Restful Recovery: Addressing Sleep Issues in Injured Workers Read Post »
Throughout my career in risk management and workers’ compensation, I witnessed a puzzling phenomenon: some workers with seemingly “minor” injuries never returned to work…
Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Sisterhood of Traveling Body Part Claims Read Post »
This is a companion paper to the “ Subrosa Best Practices” paper. Jack Immendorf is an authority, pioneer, luminary, and elder statesman of the subrosa industry in Northern California…
This paper provides insight into workers’ compensation insurance collateral requirements and collateral processes affecting employers that are…
Collateral Requirements for Workers’ Compensation Read Post »
As our economy becomes front-page news, the familiar refrain will soon be published in industry blogs, newsletters, and magazines…
The Impact of Economic Downturns on Workers’ Compensation Claims Frequency Read Post »
This paper covers many issues surrounding misdiagnosis in workers’ compensation. It was written to start an industry-wide discussion on the issue…
Quality physical therapy restores function and mobility, enabling a faster return to work and daily activities…
Physical Therapy Axioms: Physical Therapy Maximizing Recovery and Reducing Claims Costs Read Post »
One of life’s most rewarding and challenging aspects is balancing raising children while meeting work responsibilities…
Supporting Employees Who Have to Balance Parental Obligations with Work Obligations Read Post »
