COVID’s aftermath has revealed — and worsened — a hidden epidemic of workplace mental distress. Combating it will require holistic biopsychosocial solutions and earlier intervention.

This National Comp 2023 session looks to reflect on the most prominent workers’ comp medical trends of today. 

Regardless of whether mental health is compensable in a state, a panel of experts at this year’s National Comp will explain why it pays to ensure that injured workers feel supported in their recovery journeys.

When injured workers are equipped with a positive mindset, recovery will be a positive and achievable goal.

Greg Larson of Sentry Insurance shares how employing machine learning in claims is making it possible to provide personalized recovery care to injured workers.

Knowing how age and mental health affect an injured worker’s need for physical therapy can help employers develop plans for a recovery roadmap and its impact on their resources.

Treating mental health in workers’ compensation claims can be tricky, particularly when we look at what individual states allow. But with a workers’ comp advocacy support system in place, these claims can be addressed long before potential litigation.

Pushing past psychosocial barriers to injury recovery often takes a more strategic approach to communication with all stakeholders. Understand how effective communication, early identification, and a multi-disciplinary approach are crucial for managing psychosocial barriers to recovery.