Return to Work vs. Return to Function – Government/Regulators Part 5 In Part 4 of this series, dated 11/9/2018, I discussed the “What’s in It for the Insurer” regarding RTW. Today I will discuss the common perceptions, misconceptions and the “What’s in it for the Government/Regulator, and a best [...]
Return to Work vs. Return to Function - Insurers Part 4 In Part 3 of this series, dated 9/28/2018, I discussed the “What’s in It for the Caregiver/Provider” regarding RTW. Today I will discuss the common perceptions, misconceptions and the “What’s in it for the Insurers”, the results of [...]
Workers that do not Return to Work (RTW) experience a significant reduction in their overall income. There is a potential for delayed RTW and/or RTW to an inappropriate position due to absent or delayed communications with employers or the claims professional. As case managers, we refer to the Case [...]
CompAlliance is always honored to support and exhibit at the KS Department of Labor Conference every year. This year, Julie was interviewed at our booth and asked to describe the services we provide for the Midwest region. Here is a link to the interview. For more information about CompAlliance [...]
Sometimes, discoveries happen when we least expect them or processes evolve in ways we hadn't anticipated. One case in point would be the invention of penicillin, and Pacemakers were a byproduct of research on hypothermia. Serendipity happens with all kinds of everyday products, too. One of my personal favorite is [...]
I have read multiple blogging prognosticators discussing their predictions for workers' compensation in 2017. Some funny, some serious. Just ask my husband, I always have to either have the last word or at least make sure my opinion is also included in any discussion. So here goes with my [...]
CompAlliance is honored to be sponsoring and speaking at the IL Chamber's 9th annual Workers' Compensation and Safety Conference. Diane Beening MS, CRC, LPC, CEAS 1 and Linda Van Dillen RN, BA, CCM will be presenting on Functional Demand Analysis (JA) and Ergonomic Analysis. Some of the key points [...]
