King of Prussia, PA – Richard A. Victor, PhD has joined the International Scientific Advisory Board of MedRisk, Inc., the leader in physical rehabilitation and diagnostic imaging solutions for the workers’ compensation industry. ISAB is responsible for identifying, performing and promulgating research on best-practice treatment in the areas of physical medicine, diagnostic imaging and neuro-diagnostics, and for maintaining the MedRisk proprietary clinical guidelines.
“We are thrilled to have Rick Victor join our board,” said MedRisk CEO Shelley Boyce. “He brings an incredibly strong research background and an in-depth understanding of the workers’ compensation industry. Rick can help us better understand emerging trends and influences in our industry.”
Victor is the founder and former president and CEO of the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute. Under his leadership, WCRI became one of the most highly recognized and respected research organizations dedicated to evaluating and benchmarking the impact of major public policy issues confronting workers’ compensation systems, health policies and disability management.
Victor, who holds a PhD in economics as well as a law degree, has studied the risk and benefits industry for more than 30 years. He has contributed to more than 25 books and monographs on workers’ compensation and published numerous articles. Victor frequently presents at conferences and at legislative and regulatory meetings.
Source: MedRisk/King Knight