Dec 14, 2022 | Company News
King of Prussia, Pa. (December 14, 2021) — MedRisk, the leader in physical rehabilitation in workers’ compensation, has promoted John Jakovcic to Chief Technology Officer.
He oversees the development and dissemination of technology for customers, partners, and providers to enhance and increase MedRisk’s business. Responsibilities include managing the company’s enterprise development, information technology, cybersecurity, and client solutions teams.
“In addition, John collaborates with the rest of the executive leadership team to ensure technology aligns with MedRisk’s overall vision,” said President Danielle Lisenbey.
Jakovcic joined the company as Senior Vice President of Technology, bringing more than 25 years of information technology experience mainly with disability and group health insurance companies and workers’ compensation third-party administrators.
“MedRisk is committed to advanced technology,” Jakovcic said. “Our systems enable us to match patients to providers with experience with their injuries and conditions, while delivering the precise data customers need to manage the physical medicine aspect of claims efficiently.”
Jakovcic holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
About MedRisk
Based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, MedRisk is the largest managed care organization dedicated to the physical rehabilitation of injured workers. Clinically driven since its inception, the company has an International Scientific Advisory Board that developed and maintains physical medicine-specific, evidence-based guidelines for workers’ compensation. MedRisk, which has successfully completed SSAE 18 SOC Type 1 and 2 examinations, ensures high quality care and delivers outstanding customer service. For more information, visit www.medrisknet.com or call 800-225-9675.
Media Contacts:
Helen King Patterson, APR, King Knight Communications, 813-690-4787, helen@kingknight.com
Nov 8, 2022 | Company News
King of Prussia, PA (November 8, 2022)
MedRisk, the US leader in managed physical rehabilitation in workers’ compensation, has purchased the specialty physical therapy network from Sedgwick, a leading provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. The deal was completed on October 24 for an undisclosed sum.
The acquisition expands MedRisk’s premier specialty physical services footprint as the company continues to focus on providing a patient-centric approach to the timely care of injured employees within the US managed care market.
“This transaction strengthens our position as the leader in managed physical rehabilitation in the workers’ comp space,” said MedRisk CEO Danielle Lisenbey.
For over 20 years, MedRisk and Sedgwick have partnered to provide effective managed physical medicine services in a shared commitment to physical therapy.
November 8, 2022
Sep 8, 2022 | Company News
King of Prussia, Pa. (September 8, 2022) –8 in 10 Americans will walk into their nearest pharmacy in search of back pain relief or more likely hit the apps to have someone deliver some. In case you’re a basketball enthusiast – this means the court will be left with just 2 players without back pain. Of those with back pain, 5% will develop chronic and long-term back pain and will require continuous care with a physical medicine professional.
As someone in the business of workplace injuries, these likely don’t come as a surprise. But that doesn’t make them any less concerning and brings up many questions. Why are so many basketball players out with back pain? Can you prevent your injured workers from falling into that 5% and developing chronic pain? Is all hope lost once back pain becomes chronic? Or are there inventions that can still help?
During this 1hr CEU webinar, you will gain a deeper understanding of chronic low back pain, expand on the risk factors for chronic back pain, and review cost-effective and evidence-based solutions. Anne Marciniak PT, DPT, a chronic pain expert and Team Lead of Clinical Services for MedRisk will arm you with insights you can put into action today.
Continuing education credit is available for nurses and nurse case managers as well as adjusters in several states*. The 1hr webinar will take place, Wednesday, September 21st at 12 p.m.
This CEU event is sponsored by HeadsUp Healthcare, MES Solutions, and MedRisk.
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* Adjuster credits in the following states: AK, AL, AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, NH, NV, OK, and TX
About MedRisk
Based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, MedRisk is the largest managed care organization dedicated to the physical rehabilitation of injured workers. Clinically driven since its inception, the company has an International Scientific Advisory Board that developed and maintains physical medicine-specific, evidence-based guidelines for workers’ compensation. MedRisk, which has successfully completed SSAE 18 SOC Type 1 and 2 examinations, ensures high quality care and delivers outstanding customer service. For more information, visit www.medrisknet.com or call 800-225-9675.
Media Contacts:
Helen Patterson, King Knight Communications, 813-690-4787, helen@kingknight.com,
Katie Peveraro, MedRisk, 610-768-5812, ext. 1151, kpeveraro@medrisknet.com
Jun 7, 2022 | Company News
King of Prussia, Pa. (June 7, 2022) – Anne Marciniak, PT, DPT, Team Lead of Clinical Services for MedRisk will provide a general PT overview during a webinar on Wednesday, June 15th. PT 101: General PT Overview” will start at 1 p.m.
PT 101 is taking it back to the basics with information on standard physical medicine measurements, what ‘normal’ looks like for patients in therapy and the most effective way to critically review patient’s health documentation. Attendees will be sure to level up in their understanding and efforts to maximize the success of patient treatment.
Sponsored by HeadsUp Healthcare, Lexitas, and MedRisk, the webinar makes continuing education credits available for nurse case managers and adjusters in several states. Please click here for details and to register for the free webinar.
About MedRisk
Based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, MedRisk is the largest managed care organization dedicated to the physical rehabilitation of injured workers. Clinically driven since its inception, the company has an International Scientific Advisory Board that developed and maintains physical medicine-specific, evidence-based guidelines for workers’ compensation. MedRisk, which has successfully completed SSAE 18 SOC Type 1 and 2 examinations, ensures high quality care and delivers outstanding customer service. For more information, visit www.medrisknet.com or call 800-225-9675.
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Media Contacts:
Helen Patterson, King Knight Communications, 813-690-4787, helen@kingknight.com,
Katie Peveraro, MedRisk, 610-768-5812, ext. 1151, kpeveraro@medrisknet.com
Feb 3, 2022 | Company News
King of Prussia, Pa. (February 3, 2022) – The timing and type of physical therapy directly impact workers’ compensation claim outcomes. MedRisk’s 2022 Outlook Industry Trends report features several studies showing the benefits of early physical therapy, whether treatment targets low back pain, knee injuries or neck pain.
“The type of therapy delivered matters, as well,” said MedRisk’s Vice President of Clinical Services and Provider Management Brian Peers, PT, DPT. “When manual therapy is recommended, starting it early lowers the average medical cost per claim by 27 percent.”
The report includes an analysis of MedRisk data on the impact of early manual therapy. “We found that the value of early manual therapy increases with age and is particularly useful for complex cases,” said Dr. Peers.
In addition, MedRisk’s 2022 Outlook Industry Trends Report recaps 2021 legislative and regulatory decisions related to physical medicine in workers’ compensation and presents findings of research on patient satisfaction, psychosocial factors, chronic pain, and COVID-19. It is available at https://medriskindustrytrends.com/.
About MedRisk
Based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, MedRisk is the largest managed care organization dedicated to the physical rehabilitation of injured workers. Clinically driven since its inception, the company has an International Scientific Advisory Board that developed and maintains physical medicine-specific, evidence-based guidelines for workers’ compensation. MedRisk, which has successfully completed SSAE 18 SOC Type 1 and 2 examinations, ensures high quality care and delivers outstanding customer service. For more information, visit www.medrisknet.com or call 800-225-9675.
Media Contacts:
Helen Patterson, King Knight Communications, 813-690-4787, helen@kingknight.com,
Katie Peveraro, MedRisk, 610-768-5812, ext. 1151, kpeveraro@medrisknet.com
Nov 9, 2021 | Company News
King of Prussia, PA (November 9, 2021)
MedRisk is pleased to announce that our own Jill Carnahan, PT, DPT was a finalist for this year’s Comp Laude® awards in the medical provider category. The awards program aims to change the narrative of workers’ compensation to a more positive dialogue and bring all stakeholders to the table to participate in the conversation.
When Jill Carnahan joined MedRisk in 2016, she made the shift from patient care to peer-to-peer review. While she enjoyed her work, she missed patient care. So, when MedRisk developed its own telerehabilitation program, she dove headfirst into what was uncharted waters at the time.
Since then, Jill has been on the front lines of telehealth, building a one-of-a-kind team of physical therapists (PTs) and helping develop a product that is secure and effective. She is a pioneer in ushering remote PT into the workers’ compensation industry. Before the pandemic, injured workers had mostly gravitated to telerehab for convenience. But when the pandemic struck, things changed quickly. MedRisk patients (and the workers’ comp industry as a whole) were suddenly ready to go virtual and Jill was there to lead and provide that much needed care.
Today, she spearheads MedRisk’s telerehabilitation program, seeing patients, managing its team of telerehab physical therapists and conducting telephone consultations following work-related injuries.
Because of her work in the telerehab space, she holds the unusual distinction of being a licensed PT in 33 states. Jill helps patients across the country and has received glowing reviews throughout her career. Her patients rave about her empathetic listening, easy-to-understand explanations and flexible care.
Jill earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Doctorate in PT from the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. She worked as a graduate assistant at the university’s PT clinic prior to graduating. She then worked as a staff PT at Jeanes Hospital in Philadelphia for a short time before moving to MossRehab. She worked there for over 10 years and successfully developed and grew the pelvic rehabilitation program for the Einstein Health Network.
We are so proud of Jill and her innovative team. Join us in congratulating Jill!
