Workers Comp Matters

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Health Insurance and Outcomes of Injured Workers Jul 31, 2019

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Bogdan Savych discusses his study into how recent changes in the health insurance landscape affect outcomes for injured workers.

The Evolution of Workers’ Compensation with Alan Pierce Jun 28, 2019

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Alan Pierce reflects on his career spanning 50 years in the area of worker’s compensation and discusses needed changes in current systems.

Putting Workers Comp Policies Under the Microscope May 30, 2019

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Every year, the Workers Compensation Research Institute releases its CompScope Benchmarks report, measuring the performance of workers’ compensation systems across 18 states. The data found therein provides insights into how the different systems compare and reveals trends that can be invaluable to policymakers. WCRI executive vice president Ramona Tanabe joins host Alan Pierce to discuss WCRI’s work and to share some of the most interesting trends her organization is seeing in the field today.

Drug Formularies in Workers’ Comp—Good for Injured Workers? Apr 25, 2019

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Host Alan Pierce talks to Tom Holder about the role of drug formularies in workers’ compensation. Drug formularies are put in place by insurance companies to regulate the amount and duration of medications for injured workers. Are these helpful in lessening medical costs, or are they a burden for workers and their doctors? Alan and Tom discuss the many issues surrounding drug formularies and their pros and cons in relation to overall medical care costs and quality of care for injured workers.

Subrogation and Workers’ Compensation Liens on Third Party Settlements. Apr 03, 2019

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Host Alan Pierce welcomes Cathy Surbeck to discuss subrogation and liens on third party settlements. Subrogation refers to instances where an insurance company steps into the injured worker’s shoes to sue a third party. They explain the variables involved in these matters and give specific examples of how processes differ in various states.

Wage Theft: From Investigation to Resolution Feb 20, 2019

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In this episode, host Alan Pierce talks to Karla Zarbo, an assistant attorney general in the fair labor division of the Massachusetts office of Attorney General Maura Healey. They discuss wage theft and its related issues and talk about the processes involved in investigating the many types of wage complaints. They also discuss the challenges immigrants face in receiving fair wages and what protections are in place for this particularly vulnerable group of workers.

History of Workers’ Compensation with John F. Burton, Jr. Dec 28, 2018

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To have a deep understanding of workers’ compensation, lawyers need to know how it has evolved in our country. In this episode, host Alan Pierce talks to John F. Burton, Jr. about his career as a workers’ compensation expert, which has spanned over 50 years. They discuss the history of workers’ compensation, outlining its legal evolution through different political and economic eras in the United States.

How Millennials and Work Remotes are Impacting Workers' Comp Nov 29, 2018

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By 2019 millennials will outnumber Baby Boomers in the United States. The amount of American workers working for themselves is expected to triple to 42 million by 2020 with 42% of them estimated to be millennials. Guest host, Judson Pierce is joined by Ryan Benharris of the Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl, as they explore the millennial aka the “Cut Back Generation”, discuss the gig economy, millennials vs. boomers, and how working remotely affects workers’ compensation.

Nursing The Wound: The Law and Ethics of Disability Management in Workers Compensation Oct 30, 2018

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Nurse case managers are often viewed with some suspicion by claimants and their lawyers, but a wider perspective is needed to understand the virtues of their profession. Host Alan Pierce talks to Justin Beck about his paper, “Nursing The Wound: The Law and Ethics of Disability Management in Workers Compensation.” They discuss the role of nurse case managers and highlight the ways they promote synergy between the carriers, providers, and patients involved in a claim.

Controversy Over the AMA Guides, Sixth Edition Sep 28, 2018

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The AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment is used in workers’ compensation to rate impairment, but the most recent edition is causing some to question its reliability. Host Alan Pierce debates with Chris Brigham about the sixth edition of the AMA Guides Impairment. They cover the primary objectives of both sides and highlight the difference between impairment and disability, including what factors are relevant in determining the outcome of a case.

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