NWCDC Show Daily 2019

Here’s What a Successful Return-to-Work Program Actually Needs

When refining a return-to-work program, employers can often overlook this one, crucial element: The interactions medications have on their injured workers.

Paradigm’s John Watts Explains How Catastrophic Care Management Principles Can Apply to Every Type of Claim

Optum’s David Young Discusses Integrating Technology Platforms After Acquisitions

60 Ways to Sidestep Medical Mismanagement Hazards

Blow Up Your Silos. Treat Complex Worker Injuries with Coordinated Care

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Rehabilitating Your Rehab Program

Better metrics for physical medicine

Better Care = Lower Costs

10 Best Practices in Medical Claim Management

When Demand Exceeds Supply

Older patients and fewer physicians in workers’ comp

Dr. Drew Breaks Down Addiction in Workers’ Comp

As he kicks off NWCDC, Dr. Drew Pinsky will address the unique issues of addiction treatment in workers’ comp, and about returning people to flourishing lives.

myMatrixx’s Phil Walls Explains the Future of Drug Costs in Workers’ Comp

Specialty drugs, prescription cascades and generics are all impacting the cost of drugs in the workers’ compensation industry.

How Technology Can Keep Injured Workers Happy and Unplug the Attorney Hotline

At NWCDC 2019, learn how new technologies can increase worker advocacy while also helping employers save money both before and after an injury.

5 Ways Telemedicine Can Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners in Workers’ Comp

From making it easy for workers in rural areas to see a doctor to ensuring injured workers don’t skip appointments, here’s how telemedicine is improving care in workers’ comp.

Combating the Devastating Cycle of Prescription Cascades and Other WC Drug Cost Drivers

High prescription drug costs are a huge issue in workers’ compensation, but there are a few ways to tackle the rising costs.

60 Tips in 60 Minutes: Meet the Panelists of an NWCDC Perennial Favorite

Meet the panelists of one of NWCDC’s most anticipated sessions, ’60 Tips in 60 Minutes – Avoiding Medical Mismanagement’s Claims Fallout.’

What Is a Center of Excellence and How Can It Impact Workers’ Compensation?

A Center of Excellence can provide top-tier treatment and rehab for some of the most catastrophic cases; it’s about time workers’ comp utilizes these facilities.

Look to Your Data for Opportunities to Improve Your Workers’ Compensation Program

Data is a great resource for improving workers’ compensation programs. At NWCDC this fall, two separate sessions will help you figure out which metrics deserve your attention.

A Tragic Amputation in the Workplace — What Comes Next?

This fall at the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo, learn more about how to help workers with amputation injuries, without spending more than you need to for optimal care.

Want to Launch a Successful Claims Closure Initiative? The Key Is Changing Company Culture

If you’re ready to take claims closure projects to another level, the team at Kaiser Permanente will tell you how, this fall at NWCDC in Las Vegas. 

Your Next Hire Could Be Your Next Injury Claim

This fall at NWCDC, employers can learn more about implementing a post-offer screening process without risking a breach of federal anti-discrimination laws.

Remote Employees: Know Where the Pitfalls Are and How to Manage Them

The risks associated with working remotely have become a hot topic in workers’ comp. Learn how to manage the risks of offsite employees this fall at NWCDC.