Atlanta, GA – Arbicare, a workers’ compensation focused utilization management and peer review organization, recently announced it has named Aliza Krug, PA-C as its Clinical Director. Krug manages the clinical quality of Arbicare’s utilization review and peer review processes. This includes training physician reviewers and maintaining the company’s culture of empathy and understanding during peer-to-peer… [Read more]
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CopperPoint Announces Expanded Roles for Executive Leadership
Phoenix, AZ – CopperPoint Insurance Companies recently announced Bob Roland has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer for the CopperPoint Family of Insurance Companies adding to his responsibilities as Chief Administrative Officer. Bob succeeds Scott Shader who announced his retirement effective April 1, 2021. Bob joined CopperPoint in 2017 with more than 30 years of… [Read more]
Go Transportation & Translation Hires Colby Cotta as VP of Operations
Winter Park, FL – Go Transportation & Translation (Go T&T) recently announced that Colby Cotta has joined the organization as Vice President of Operations. Cotta guides Go T&T’s day-to-day account management, compliance, information technology, and product development operations. He brings nearly 20 years of experience to the company’s management team, most recently serving as Senior… [Read more]
CWCI Examines CA Workers’ Comp Medical Dispute Resolution Trends & Outcomes
Oakland, CA – A new California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) study on the Independent Medical Review (IMR) process used to resolve California workers’ comp medical disputes shows that after climbing to a record high in 2018, the number of IMR decision letters declined in both 2019 and 2020, falling to an all-time low last year… [Read more]
NE Governor Ricketts Names Eric Dunning Next Director of Insurance
Lincoln, NE – Governor Pete Ricketts recently announced the appointment of Eric Dunning of Omaha as the next director of the Nebraska Department of Insurance (NDOI). Dunning has been the Director of Government Affairs for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska since December 2013. He has over 15 years of experience as an attorney… [Read more]
Jonathan Nutt Joins Medata as Chief Technology Officer
Irvine, CA – Thomas Herndon, President of Medata recently announced that the company appointed Jonathan Nutt as Chief Technology Officer. “The selection of Nutt has brought new perspective and excitement to the leadership team,” says Herndon. As CTO, Nutt will design and implement product enhancements and develop new solutions. Jonathan used Medata’s products in his… [Read more]
KY Labor Cabinet Announces DWC Administrative Law Judge Opening
Frankfort, KY – The Kentucky Labor Cabinet recently announced that the Workers’ Compensation Nominating Committee is now accepting applications to fill a vacant Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) position in the Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims for a term expiring July 14, 2024. The position is full-time and appointees shall not hold any other public office… [Read more]
Dr. Claire Muselman Joins North American Risk Services as VP of Workers’ Compensation
Orlando, FL – North American Risk Services, Inc. (NARS) recently announced that Dr. Claire Muselman has joined the organization as Vice President of Workers’ Compensation. In this position, Claire will be responsible for overseeing programs assigned to the Workers’ Compensation Department’s claims and ancillary units. As an integral part of the Executive Management team, she… [Read more]
Gregory M. Derwart Named Deputy Commissioner of MD Insurance Administration
Baltimore, MD – Maryland Insurance Commissioner Kathleen A. Birrane recently named Gregory M. Derwart as Deputy Commissioner of the Maryland Insurance Administration. Since July 2020, Derwart has served as Chief of Staff for the Administration, acting as a strategic advisor to Commissioner Birrane, directing operational activities, leading special projects and coordinating the Administration’s engagement with… [Read more]
Tomorrow: Transitions Webinar: Reimagining Influence to Grow Leaders
Ponte Vedra, FL – The Transitions recently announced its next webinar, noting that growing leaders takes a combination of skill development, experience, and building influence. Influence is essential for leaders; a form of capital that can be used to accomplish goals and achieve vision. Building influence occurs in everyday actions and special opportunities. The workers’… [Read more]