Rising Announces Direction for 2020 Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study | July 2020

July 14, 2020 – Chicago, IL – Now in its eighth year, the 2020 Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study will investigate how claims leaders are capitalizing on the 1200-plus frontline staff survey responses from the 2019 study. The 2020 study marks another industry first, as claims leaders have never before had access to such aggregated frontline data upon which to take action. With frontline claims professionals managing a total economic outlay of nearly 100 billion in workers’ compensation benefits paid each year, much is on the line.

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Workers’ Comps Claims Adjusters Get the Chance to Telecommute. Now Can They Make It Succeed? featuring Rising’s Work Comp Benchmark Study | Risk & Insurance | Apr 2020

April 15, 2020 – With the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in stay-at-home orders in most states — many adjusters are telecommuting for the first time. This article features data from the 2019 Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study, including how adjusters ranked the importance of flexible work arrangements in their job considerations.

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Claims Adjusters Spend Too Much Time on Compliance: What Tools Might Help? featuring Rising’s Work Comp Benchmark Study | Risk & Insurance | Mar 2020

March 10, 2020 – A burdensome focus on compliance can delay claims closure and return-to-work. This article features data from the 2019 Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study, including just how much time adjusters are spending on external and internal compliance activities. It also highlights new technologies that can free up claims adjusters’ time so they can focus more on injured workers.

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Growth Leader Ryan Kelly Joins Rising with Care Management Emphasis | Mar 2020

March 4, 2020 – Chicago, IL – Longtime workers’ compensation executive Ryan Kelly has joined managed care firm Rising Medical Solutions (Rising) as Vice President of Business Development. In this role, Ryan will direct client acquisition efforts with a focus on expanding Rising’s clinical services footprint, in addition to its flagship medical bill review product.

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Improved Benefits Is Just One Way Workers’ Comp Can Bridge Its Horrendous Talent Gap featuring Rising’s Work Comp Benchmark Study | Risk & Insurance | Feb 2020

February 11, 2020 – This article covers the industry’s talent crisis and features data from the 2019 Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study, including what benefits frontline claims professionals value most when making a current and/or future employment decision. The study findings are the result of nearly 1,300 nationwide survey responses from frontline claims professionals representing all payer types.

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Webinar to Examine Latest Work Comp Benchmarking Study Results: Comparing Claims Leader & Frontline Staff Perspectives | Feb 2020

February 3, 2020 – Chicago, IL – Experts from Rising Medical Solutions’ seventh annual Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study will share the most recent research findings in an upcoming webinar. Entitled “Comparing Claims Leader & Frontline Staff Perspectives,” this free webinar will take place on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST.

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