The Best Ideas Don’t Always Make Sense…at first

The Best Ideas Don’t Always Make Sense…at first

Chocolate and peanut butter. Oil and vinegar. Salt on caramel. Pineapple on pizza. At first, they seemed like strange combinations. But over time, they proved to be unexpected success.

But managed physical therapy and bill review?

In today’s workers’ compensation landscape, inflation, consolidation, and evolving billing practices are driving up duration of recovery and medical costs. The industry faces unprecedented challenges, but at MedRisk, we’re meeting them head-on with one clear goal: helping people recover and reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) faster, all while controlling costs.

How are we doing it?

  • Decades of industry expertise to navigate the growing complexity.
  • $50 million invested annually in cutting-edge technology.
  • And yes, AI, because smarter tools lead to better results.

Through our integration of Medata and StrataCare, we’ve built a deeply connected organization that delivers real, tangible solutions:

  • Care Direction: Guiding patients on the most effective recovery paths.
  • Care Engagement: Keeping patients on track and progressing toward recovery.
  • Payment Integrity: Reducing waste and improving accuracy.
  • Network & Negotiations: Maximizing savings through an optimized network solution.
  • Payment Solutions: Simplifying workflows at scale for greater efficiency.

By combining expertise and innovation, we’re solving the industry’s toughest challenges and setting a new standard for both recovery and cost management.

Help Support the Kids’ Chance Mission During Awareness Week 2024

Help Support the Kids’ Chance Mission During Awareness Week 2024

Every Action Makes a Difference in These Kids’ Lives

When a worker gets injured on the job, it doesn’t just affect them — it affects their
entire family, especially their kids.

That’s why 50 Kids’ Chance state organizations provide scholarships and support to the
kids of workers who have been injured on the job. They want to ensure these kids can
complete their education and go on to fulfilling and gainful careers.

Since 1988, Kids’ Chance state organizations have awarded over 10,000 scholarships
totaling over $36 million dollars.

But we know there are more kids in need of assistance.

Kids’ Chance Awareness Week was established to be a time when every member of the
Kids’ Chance community can support our mission, these families, and these kids. By
coming together one week each year, they concentrate their efforts, which boosts their
volume

This year, Kids’ Chance Awareness Week is November 18-22, 2024. Join the national
movement for one day or for the whole week.

How You Can Get Involved

Here’s what you can do to support Kids’ Chance mission during Awareness Week:

Together, we can reach more kids impacted by a parent’s workplace injury and help
them achieve their educational dreams.

Your support will help students like Brooke, a Kids’ Chance of North Carolina (KCNC)
scholarship recipient.

“I’m just so incredibly thankful for this community and grateful for everything that they’ve
done for me, and just all the love and support they’ve shown me,” Brooke shared. “It’s very
reassuring going through college, and when there’s struggles, [having] these people
behind me.”

To learn more about Kids’ Chance, please visit kidschance.org.

Greg Nichols to Speak at PRIMA 2024

Greg Nichols to Speak at PRIMA 2024

Join President of SPNet Greg Nichols, PT at PRIMA 2024 in Nashville, TN for a special speaking session on Maximizing Efficiency and Streamlining Claims Management Processes. Details below:

  • When: June 9 at 9:00 a.m. CDT
  • Where: Canal B in the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

In the fast-paced world of insurance and claims administration, the ability to efficiently manage claims is essential for organizations to provide timely and effective services to their clients. In this course, we will explore strategies, techniques and technologies that can help you optimize your claims management processes, reduce costs, and enhance outcomes. In today’s digital age, advancements in technology have paved the way for transformative solutions in claims management. From automated workflows to data-driven decision-making, organizations now have access to a wide array of tools and techniques that can streamline their operations and drive efficiency.

Come Hear MedRisk’s Experts at National Comp 2023

Come Hear MedRisk’s Experts at National Comp 2023

See MedRisk’s Physical Medicine Experts at two NWC speaking sessions

The Winning Formula: How PT Data Enhances Claim Scoring and Care Pathways for Better Patient Outcome

The rise of Big Data has allowed for the early identification of at-risk claims, but siloed data has long been an obstacle. Effective data sharing is now allowing claims professionals and providers to leverage data as a fundamental driving force to transform the patient experience – claims scoring is part of that transformation. Don’t miss this opportunity to optimize your claims management, improve efficiency and achieve better outcomes. Join us to unlock transformational change within your claims operations.

Speakers

  • Brian PeersVP Clinical Services, MedRisk
  • Greg NicholsPresident of SPNet, MedRisk
  • Scott ParulskiAVP WC Claim Product Development, Travelers
  • Skip Brechtel, Jr. EVP Strategic Partnerships, CCMSI

60 Tips in 60 Minutes: Secrets to Understanding and Treating the Invisible

Some of the toughest challenges in workers’ comp involve treating what you can’t see. That doesn’t just mean muscle strains and low back pain, it can also mean depression, financial worries, family struggles and a list of other concerns that can negatively impact an injured worker’s ability to recover and get back on the job. Six experts, representing professionals across the workers’ comp and care spectrum, will offer their best wisdom on 60 common (and uncommon) RTW challenges you have the power to master.

Featured MedRisk Speaker

  • Brian PeersVP Clinical Services, MedRisk