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MedRisk Announces Sri Sridharan as CEO

September 20, 2023 - WorkCompWire

King of Prussia, PA – MedRisk recently announced the appointment of its President Sri Sridharan to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. As CEO, Mr. Sridharan will assume strategic leadership responsibilities across all functions within the organization. He will continue to guide MedRisk toward its mission of restoring movement, empowering recovery, and driving progress in workers’… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, People On The Move, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

Manhattan DA Announces Jail Sentence, $400k Restitution in Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme

September 20, 2023 - WorkCompWire

NY County DA

New York, NY – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. recently announced the sentencing of Juan Escobar to six months in jail for defrauding the New York State Insurance Fund (“NYSIF”) of nearly $3 million in insurance premium payments. ESCOBAR, who previously pleaded guilty to Insurance Fraud in the Third Degree, will also have… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Top Stories, Work Force & Human Resource News, Workers' Compensation

Work Comp College Launches New State-Specific Training Program

September 19, 2023 - WorkCompWire

WorkCompCollege

Lakewood Ranch, FL – WorkCompCollege.com, a division of Workers’ Compensation Educational Services, LLC, recently announced the launch of an innovative series of training modules covering the unique aspects of each workers’ compensation jurisdiction in the United States. The differences across state lines complicate the training of claims, operational, clinical and sales professionals. Equipping individuals to… [Read more]

Filed Under: Claims, Legal, & Compliance News, Industry News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

RIMS Invests Over $200,000 to Elevate Undergraduate Risk Management Programs

September 19, 2023 - WorkCompWire

RIMS

New York, NY – As part of a three-year agreement, RIMS, the risk management society®, has invested more than $200,000 in the Spencer Educational Foundation to support undergraduate risk management course development at higher education institutions across the United States. RIMS’ full $250,000 multi-year commitment to Spencer will be fully funded by the close of… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Risk Management News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

Bethany Howe Joins PhysNet as Vice President, Client Services

September 19, 2023 - WorkCompWire

PhysNet

Jacksonville, FL – PhysNet recently announced that Bethany Howe, a seasoned workers’ compensation client-focused professional with over 16 years of industry expertise, has been named Vice President, Client Services. In her new capacity, Bethany will lead PhysNet’s account and client services team, providing oversight to a program already known for customer service excellence. Founded in… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, People On The Move, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

Workers’ Comp Benchmarking Study Releases 10-Year Industry Report Card

September 18, 2023 - WorkCompWire

Rising

Chicago, IL – Since 2013, Rising Medical Solutions’ annual Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study has surveyed more than 3,600 claims leaders and frontline claims professionals on their top operational priorities, challenges, and opportunities, as well as their strategies for improving claim outcomes. Now, with the release of its tenth Study Report, this national research program reveals… [Read more]

Filed Under: Association, Rating & Research News, Claims, Legal, & Compliance News, Industry News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

Study Finds VR/CBT Combo Reduces Pain, Anxiety & Depression in Chronic Pain Patients

September 18, 2023 - WorkCompWire

Harvard MedTech

Washington, DC – A breakthrough study presented at the annual meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons found that a combination of remote cognitive behavioral therapy with in-home virtual reality sessions, Vx® Therapy, is effective in reducing pain and behavioral health conditions in patients with chronic cervical and lumbar pain. For the first time ever,… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

NARS Promotes Michelle Greene to Head of Workers’ Compensation

September 18, 2023 - WorkCompWire

NARS

Lake Mary, FL – North American Risk Services Inc. (NARS) recently announced that it has promoted Michelle Greene to Head of Workers’ Compensation claims. As the leader of the Workers’ Compensation department, Michelle spearheads a group dedicated to prioritizing customer satisfaction and facilitating worker rehabilitation. Her team balances a claims-handling philosophy of enhanced communication, compassion,… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, People On The Move, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

TDI-DWC Announces Proposed Rules on Claims for Death Benefits

September 18, 2023 - WorkCompWire

TDI Texas

Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is proposing amendments to Title 28, Texas Administrative Code (28 TAC), Section 122.100 and new 28 TAC Section 124.8, concerning claims for death benefits. The amendments and new section allow eligible beneficiaries to file claims for death benefits with DWC or an… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Legislative & Regulatory News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

NSC Study Examines New Value of Safety: Transforming Workplace Health & Wellbeing

September 15, 2023 - WorkCompWire

National Safety Council

Washington, DC – The National Safety Council, in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Foundation, recently unveiled a groundbreaking report, New Value of Safety in a Changing World, which underscores the importance of embracing modern safety approaches and the profound impact of environment, health and safety initiatives on organizations and society at large. The report dives into… [Read more]

Filed Under: Association, Rating & Research News, Industry News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

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