Plethy’s Recupe program offers unmatched engagement, providing real-time risk assessment and optimized claims outcomes. Our approach ensures every injured employee receives empathetic, personalized care throughout their recovery.
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…
Striking Gold in Claims with the Orbero Process Read Post »
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…
Engagement for Optimal Recovery Read Post »
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…
Subrosa: Insight from an Insider Read Post »
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…
Misdiagnosis in Workers’ Compensation Read Post »
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 »
Employers have a moral and legal obligation to support their employees who have parental and family obligations…
Supporting Employees Who Are Balancing Care for Aging Parents With Work Obligations Read Post »
There are many different life situations facing parents. One of the most rewarding and challenging is the balancing act of raising children while meeting work responsibilities…
Balancing Children at School and Parents at Work: A school calendar Read Post »
Font-line treating physicians need a good physical job description to target the patient’s recovery and return to work…
Accurate Job Descriptions in the Workers’ Compensation System Read Post »
The workers’ compensation system is often seen as a fossilized benefit delivery system, with medical care provided by the lowest bidder, administered by Luddites, and…
Distractions in the workplace pose a significant challenge to risk managers focused on preventing accidents and ensuring safety…
Distractions and Injury Prevention: A Risk Management Challenge Read Post »
Claims adjusters play a pivotal role in the workers’ compensation system. Their primary responsibilities include determining compensability…
Get Better Claims Results by Building A Connection with Injured Workers Read Post »
Defense attorneys have traditionally focused on individual claims management in workers’ compensation, primarily centered around injury…
Leveraging Defense Attorneys to Achieve Improved Claims Outcomes Read Post »
The rating bureaus use case reserves to help determine the pricing of workers’ compensation insurance…
Reserving Workers’ Compensation Claims Read Post »
In today’s business landscape, the ability to quantify risks in financial terms is crucial. With this information,..
Understanding the Total Cost of Risk Read Post »
