Memphis, TN – Sedgwick recently announced it has acquired Managed Care Advisors, Inc. (MCA), a Bethesda, Maryland-based government contracting firm and leading provider of workers’ compensation and specialty health plan products and services to the U.S. federal government. Managed Care Advisors’ expertise includes a comprehensive, outsourced federal agency workers’ compensation case and claims management solution,… [Read more]
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IAIABC Announces 107th Convention Going Virtual
Middleton, WI – The IAIABC recently announced that due to the continually changing COVID-19 landscape its Board of Directors has made the decision to make its 107th Convention, October 26-28, 2021, a completely virtual event. The Board of Directors deliberated extensively, carefully considering both the risks and value of bringing the IAIABC community together in-person.… [Read more]
NSC Names Paul Vincent Vice President of Workplace Practice
Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council, America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, announced the appointment of Paul Vincent as workplace practice vice president. In this role, Vincent oversees NSC membership, thought leadership and workplace product offerings. His leadership and vision will be critical in leading the more than 15,000 NSC-member organizations to higher levels of… [Read more]
KY DWC Announces Vacancies for Two Administrative Law Judges
Fankfort, KY – The Workers’ Compensation Nominating Committee is now accepting applications to fill two vacant Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) positions in the Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims for a term expiring December 31, 2025. The positions are full-time positions and appointees shall not hold any other public office or maintain any private practice. Pursuant… [Read more]
CompPharma Survey: Workers’ Comp Pharmacy Costs Continued Decline During COVID-19
Maggie Valley, NC – Workers’ compensation pharmacy costs continued to decline during COVID-19, driven by a steady reduction in opioid use, according to CompPharma’s 17th Annual Survey of Prescription Drug Management in Workers’ Compensation. “Despite reports of increased opioid use among workers’ comp patients during the COVID year, survey respondents saw opioid spend drop to… [Read more]
The RxProfessor: Countdown Beyond Zero – Ep7
In my continuing effort to document what it’s like to go from comfortably employed to suddenly unemployed to launching a business in very short order, Episode 7 will cover the week of September 13. You can read all of my previous Episodes on my website. Mood: Excited. Several opportunities popped up this week as a… [Read more]
New Commissioner Joins OK Workers’ Comp Commission
Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) recently welcomed Scott Biggs as its newest Commissioner. The WCC and its three commissioners are tasked with carrying out the adjudicative, administrative, and regulatory functions of the Administrative Workers’ Compensation Act. Each commissioner is appointed by the Governor to serve a six-year term. “Commissioner Biggs… [Read more]
WA Business Owner who Submitted Phony Interpretation Bills Repays L&I $43,000
Pasco, WA – A Seattle woman accused of forging signatures and stealing money by billing the state for appointments that never happened recently pleaded guilty to third-degree theft, a gross misdemeanor, in Franklin County Superior Court. Carla C. Moreno also repaid the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) $43,296 in full for overbilling… [Read more]
Genex Announces 2021 Heart of Case Management Award Winners
Wayne, PA – As the world continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, Genex and Coventry case managers are utilizing their extensive knowledge and sharp critical thinking skills to return injured employees to America’s workforce in a safe and efficient manner. These skills were evident in the nominations received for the 6th annual Heart of… [Read more]
RIMS Announces Full-Vaccination Requirement at All Society Events
New York, NY – RIMS has implemented new guidelines that will require anyone who wishes to attend a RIMS in-person event to show that they are fully-vaccinated for COVID-19. The requirement is effective immediately for all events managed by RIMS staff, including the upcoming RIMS Enterprise Risk Management Conference and its Annual Conference & Exhibition… [Read more]