Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Everest Insurance’s announcement of a new partnership to further develop and launch a collaborative risk management platform called ZERO, which aims to improve communications amongst employees and help reduce and eliminate workplace safety issues. The real-time mobile platform will provide a new channel for workers to communicate instantly with management to report potential safety issues and risk mitigation best practices, and an inter-company sharing platform for safety-minded company leaders to create a community to share information and safety practices. Find out more by clicking here!
Also in the news today is ESIS’ announcement that it has that it has added Telemedicine to its suite of medical services offered through its nurse triage service, ESIS NurseLine. The enhanced capabilities are expected to provide NurseLine clients with access to 24/7 medical consultation for primary injury assessment via video conference through smartphone or tablet devices. ESIS also noted that the NurseLine program has already significantly reduced the number of unnecessary emergency room and urgent care visits. Find out more by clicking here!