Explore articles from both our Workers’ Comp Corner and Healthcare Corner, where we share insights on optimizing claims outcomes, enhancing patient engagement, and supporting every step of the recovery journey with personalized, empathetic care.
Last night, I attended the retirement dinner for my friend and mentor, Alex Swedlow, as he stepped down from his role as President of the California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI)…
Alex Swedlow: “Righteous Among the Nations” in California’s Fight Against Opioid Abuse Read Post »
In every organization, a small group of employees seems to defy the odds, repeatedly “getting injured on the job.” They’re often called “frequent flyers.”…
Turning Frequent Flyers into Safety Leaders: A New Approach to an Old Problem Read Post »
One of the most overlooked aspects of successful recovery from a work-related injury is the injured worker’s mindset…
The Role of General Self-Efficacy in Engaging Injured Workers in Their Recovery Read Post »
Informed consent and patient advocacy are crucial concepts in healthcare, but they serve different purposes and involve different responsibilities…
As the GVP of Risk at Safeway / Albertsons, I was the victim of my biases. Once, when my VP of finance told me that we were overpaying for TD…
How Biases Affect Examiners’ Support & Engagement Read Post »
Eeyore, the gray and gloomy donkey from Winnie the Pooh, is famous for his pessimistic outlook: “I miss my tail,” “It was a nice tail,” and “Sure would be nice to have it back.”…
Eeyore and Management: Embracing the Value of Caution in Leadership Read Post »
As a claims adjuster, I used to think that if I got the injured worker to show up for their medical appointments and if they followed the doctor’s orders…
Engagement is the Next Level of Injured Worker Advocacy Read Post »
that’s what it takes—a two-by-four. Not to cause harm but to snap us out of whatever direction we’re barreling down and make us see clearly…
For years, California freeways told the story of the American workweek. Monday mornings meant the grind was beginning, and …
Trust in the medical system has long been a fragile commodity in workers’ compensation. Unlike private healthcare, where patients select their providers..
The Challenge of Creating Trust in the Workers’ Compensation Medical System Read Post »
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.
Research supports the use of exercise and educational-based programs as they relate to a person’s injury recovery…
Home exercise plans (HEP) are commonly prescribed after orthopedic injuries or surgeries. Studies have shown that these HEPs are important…
Mental Health in a Workers’ Comp Injury: A Case Report Read Post »
Home exercise plans (HEP) are commonly prescribed after orthopedic injuries or surgeries. Studies have shown that these HEPs are important for full recovery…
Research has shown the positive benefits that customized exercise programs can have on internal motivational factors and self-efficacy as they relate to adherence (1).
Using Psychogenic to tailor program and Correlation to Pain and Adherence Read Post »
Research supports the use of exercise and educational-based programs as they relate to a person’s improved pain levels, quality of life and self-efficacy (1)…
Depressed Mood Harms Adherence and Possibly Results in Dishonest Reporting Read Post »
This peer-reviewed study found that TKA patients using Plethy’s Recupe platform improved recovery and reduced complications by performing home exercises most days at just 50% of their maximum knee flexion—highlighting adherence over intensity as the key to better outcomes.
Discover how mood, pain, and exercise adherence are interconnected and why tracking these metrics through digital health tools like Recupe can be a game-changer for recovery outcomes.
Decreased Mood Correlated with Decreased Exercise Adherence and Increased Pain Read Post »
Research has shown that increased adherence to exercise programs has been proven to improve pain levels and overall quality of life…
Multiple research studies have shown that pain and function can be positively affected by good moods, while negatively affected by poor mood (1)…
