Webinar
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Get the Picture: How Early MRIs Impact Claims Outcomes |
| Presented: |
Wednesday March 14th, 2012 |
| Presenters: |
Barbara Webster, RPT, PA-C, Research Scientist, Center for Disability Research, Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety
Dr. Stephen Levit, M.D., Regional Medical Director, Liberty Mutual Insurance
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While MRIs are commonly used in workers compensation claims, their findings may or may not always be related to workplace injury. In this webinar, we discuss the latest research including:
- Results from a Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety study on the early use of MRIs as they relate to claims outcomes
- Case studies from the field
- Best practices around the use of MRIs
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Webinar
Topic: |
InnovationNow: Experience the Future of Predictive Modeling |
| Presented: |
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 |
| Presenters: |
George Neale Executive Vice President, Claims
Paul Ivanovskis, Senior Managing Actuary, Claims Data Analytics
Maureen McCarthy Senior Vice President, Workers Compensation and Managed Care
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Our next generation predictive model allows us to take action sooner and make better claims management decisions that help lower your total cost of risk.
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Webinar
Topic: |
When I’m 64: Health & Safety Issues of the Aging Worker |
| Presented: |
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 |
| Presenters: |
Glenn Pransky, MD, MOccH
Director of the Center for Disability Research
Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety
David C. Dietz, MD, PhD
Vice President, National Medical Director
Commercial Markets Claims
Liberty Mutual Group |
A new phenomenon is occurring – older workers are now forced to remain in the workforce as a result of the worsening financial crisis. Now, employers must focus on risk reduction strategies and clinical management consideration more than ever. We hope you find this engaging presentation and discussion about the impact of the aging worker on compensation claims to be informative.
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Webinar
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Treat the Patient, Not the Injury
The Impact of Obesity, Diabetes and Osteoporosis on Work Injury Care
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| Presented: |
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 |
| Presenters: |
Ron Z. Goetzel, PhD
Research Professor and Director, Emory University,
Institute for Health and Productivity Studies,
Vice President of Consulting and Applied Research, Thomson Reuters
Will Gaines, MD, MPH
Regional Medical Director, Liberty Mutual
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As the U.S. workforce gets older, heavier and more out of shape, controlling workers compensation costs requires quickly identifying and managing obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis and other largely treatable, non-work related medical conditions. Learn how this approach produces better outcomes for injured employees and protects their employers' bottom lines.
This program provides brokers and risk managers with the latest research in this area.
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Webinar
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Hurts So Bad
Psychosocial Issues of Chronic Pain Management in Workers Compensation
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| Presented: |
Thursday, October 29, 2009 |
| Presenters: |
Dr. William Shaw
Research Scientist
Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety
Dr. Joseph Pachman
Regional Medical Director
Liberty Mutual Group
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Is there a connection between psychosocial factors and chronic pain? Understanding this connection is the first step in identifying such claims, effectively treating them and controlling the bottom line impact. This discussion includes:
- How to recognize the manner in which psychosocial processes affect claims management
- How to implement a more patient-centered approach for evaluating claimants with chronic, work-related pain
- How to put these cases back on track from a clinical and financial perspective
- Improved return to work outcomes through the integration of clinical and workplace factors
This program is designed for brokers and risk managers who are interested in the latest research in this area.
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Webinar
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I Wanna Be Sedated
Drugs for Chronic Pain in Workers Compensation
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| Presented: |
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 |
| Presenters: |
Barbara Webster, RPT, PA-C
Research Scientist
Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety
Constantine Gean, MD, MS, MBA, FACOEM
Regional Medical Director
Liberty Mutual Group |
Does narcotic prescribing for pain management lead to longer disability claims and higher workers compensation costs? Does important geographic variation exist? What are the clinical implications as it relates to effective case management? Join our presenters as they discuss the research and the reality regarding narcotic prescribing for low back pain in workers compensation. The discussion includes:
- Practical ways to approach and control narcotics over-prescribing
- How narcotics help, and when they hurt, through three challenging case examples
- Strategies related to the use of narcotic medication to manage case duration and cost
- A concrete example showing how a Functional Recovery Program can be used to improve case outcomes
This program is designed for risk managers and brokers who are interested in the latest research and challenges in this area.
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Presented free of interruptions, including an enhanced Q&A session with questions submitted during the live broadcast!
Podcast
Topic: |
Effective Return-to-Work Coordinators |
| Presenters: |
Glenn Pransky, MD, MOccH
Director of the Center for Disability Research
Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety |
Dr. Glenn Pransky outlines the characteristics effective return-to-work coordinators should possess and how they help employers meet the challenges surrounding returning employees.
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Webinar
Topic: |
I Wanna Be Sedated
Drugs for Chronic Pain in Workers Compensation |
| Presented: |
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 |
| Presenters: |
Barbara Webster, RPT, PA-C
Research Scientist
Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety
Constantine Gean, MD, MS, MBA, FACOEM
Regional Medical Director
Liberty Mutual Group |
Does opioid prescribing for pain management lead to longer disability claims and higher workers compensation costs? Does important geographic variation exist? What are the clinical implications as it relates to effective case management? Join our presenters as they discuss the research and the reality regarding opioid prescribing for low back pain in workers compensation.
This program is designed for clinicians who are interested in the latest research and clinical challenges in this area.
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