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]
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Manhattan DA Announces Jail Sentence, $400k Restitution in Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme
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]
Work Comp College Launches New State-Specific Training Program
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]
RIMS Invests Over $200,000 to Elevate Undergraduate Risk Management Programs
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]
Bethany Howe Joins PhysNet as Vice President, Client Services
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]
Workers’ Comp Benchmarking Study Releases 10-Year Industry Report Card
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]
Study Finds VR/CBT Combo Reduces Pain, Anxiety & Depression in Chronic Pain Patients
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]
NARS Promotes Michelle Greene to Head of Workers’ Compensation
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]
TDI-DWC Announces Proposed Rules on Claims for Death Benefits
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]
NSC Study Examines New Value of Safety: Transforming Workplace Health & Wellbeing
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]