Nov 16, 2016 — Chicago, IL — For the first time in its four year history, the annual Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study identifies which claims best practices are generating better outcomes. Findings from the just published 2016 study reflect results from a nationwide survey of 492 claims leaders who report on methods that drive success in their organizations.
Data management is transforming the workers’ compensation industry and improving claim outcomes. Rising CCO and VP of Care Management Anne Kirby discusses how with other industry experts from Liberty Mutual, Travelers, Accident Fund, and more.
October 25, 2016 – Chicago, IL – Experts from the fourth annual Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study will share 2016 results, including which best practices are proving to be clear differentiators amongst claims organizations, at a free webinar on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST.
October 12, 2016 – Chicago, IL – Industry leaders agree that transitioning to value-based care from fee-for-service reimbursement will benefit workers’ compensation by tying medical provider payments to patient outcomes. But widespread implementation of value-based models requires overcoming challenges unique to the industry.
The “overhead cost” to deliver workers’ comp benefits also clutters adjusting work. In her second installment on curbing ALAE, Rising CCO and VP of Care Management Anne Kirby illustrates – in detail – how claims organizations can use a lean strategy to migrate away from this enormous overhead burden.
America has become more productive by applying Lean Six Sigma principles to running businesses. Now we have evidence that a lean approach works in managing medical treatment for work injuries. Anne Kirby, Chief Compliance Officer & VP of Care Management, discusses this approach that stands conventional medical management on its head.
Bundled care programs – an alternative care model emphasizing quality over quantity – has gained significant adoption amongst Medicare and group health providers. Robert Evans, VP of Repricing Solutions, shares Rising’s experience as one of the first organizations to bring bundled arrangements to the workers’ comp market.
