New CorVel President and CEO Sarah Scott discusses how clinically integrated claims, AI-enabled decision support and early intervention are reshaping workers’ compensation outcomes.
MedRisk CEO Sri Sridharan discusses how the company is using its vast workers’ compensation data, AI and provider insights to improve patient care, optimize medical costs and create stronger partnerships across the claims ecosystem.
Cumulative trauma claims in California have more than doubled in cost since 2021, according to the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California.
AI is no longer a future promise but a present force reshaping claims — where faster care, smarter early decisions, and scalable innovation are redefining outcomes and costs across the industry.
As physician shortages reshape workers’ comp care, CorVel’s Karen Thomas explains how nurse practitioners and physician assistants are improving access while maintaining quality, outcomes, and cost control.
NCCI data reveals that costs for critical care services now exceed inflation benchmarks, with expenses for severe injuries accounting for more than one-quarter of total medical spending.
An industry expert reveals emerging trends and decision-making frameworks that are reshaping durable medical equipment utilization in workers’ compensation claims.
Advancements in prosthetic technology are paving the way for a humanistic approach to limb replacement and lifestyle improvement previously unimaginable.
As workers’ compensation leaders prepare for the coming year, key trends in managed care programs are rapidly emerging. By proactively identifying and responding to these developments, leaders can significantly enhance long-term claims outcomes.
The Whole Worker model is placing the injured worker at the center of care, taking into account their emotional wellbeing and working to create a sense of calm to their anxiety-inducing injuries.