The Future of Technology in Work Comp: 2020 Survey Results
We wanted to know: What does the industry think is next in workers’ compensation and how will technology affect our industry in 2020 and beyond? How does the outlook for technology in our industry compare to the industry’s perspective in 2017, when Mitchell conducted a similar survey? To find out, we conducted a survey of about 100 workers’ compensation industry professionals.
2020 mPower Virtual Conference
On-Demand
Over the past several months, the Mitchell | Genex teams have been closely monitoring the developments surrounding COVID-19 and the CDC’s recommended travel guidelines.
Health Literacy’s Impact on Delayed Recovery
4 MIN READ
This article is authored by guest blogger, Mariellen Blue, National Director of Case Management, Genex Services. Workers’ compensation professionals are seeing delayed recovery as an increased challenge in claims—as injured employees may not be progressing along a medically reasonable and expected time frame. However, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly why the delay is occurring in order to address the issue.
What is Legal/Liability Nurse Review?
2 MIN READ
Legal/Liability Nurse Review is designed to assist the claims adjuster and defense attorney in evaluating a claim and developing a defense strategy. Legal/Liability Reviews can be used for auto, liability, workers’ comp and medical malpractice.
Three Workers' Comp Trends & How to Manage Them
In 2019, we have seen a variety of workers’ compensation trends come into even sharper focus, from electronic billing to medical marijuana to the aging workforce. Identifying and effectively managing trends and changes in the workers’ compensation industry can help claims organizations to make continuous operational improvements that can ultimately have a positive effect on their bottom lines and more importantly on positive outcomes for injured employees. Below, we have explored three significant trends affecting the industry today and outlined key tips for effectively managing them.
How PTSD is Affecting Return to Work
Why Your Bodily Injury Adjusters Are Overloaded with Work, Hint: You Might Be Asking Them to Focus on the Wrong Things
Workload is the number one cause of stress in the workplace, when compared with other factors including people issues, work-life balance and lack of job security, according to Statista. Overworked employees can lead to stress and burnout, which ultimately has a negative effect on an organization’s bottom line, since it can lead to a decrease in productivity, more potential for mistakes and higher turnover rates.