Insight, analysis & opinion from Joe Paduda
For decades WCRI’s CompScope reports have provided deep insights into workers compensation in many states. The information is germane not only to those focused on specific states, but for anyone looking to understand what works and what doesn’t, how regulatory … Continue reading WCRI’s latest and greatest
Read More...President Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus; we’ll divert from our usual focus on healthcare matters to highlight what we know now, and potential implications. It is important to understand that most people with coronavirus have no symptoms or … Continue reading Trump tests positive – initial takeaways
Read More...Pre-existing conditions, drug development, COVID-related GI problems, and marketing screwups… First up, pre-existing conditions Yesterday President Trump issued an executive order affirming “it is the official policy of the United States government to protect patients with pre-existing conditions.” Well, yeah. … Continue reading Friday catch up
Read More...A very busy week indeed – here’s what happened. MedRisk’s management changes Long-time CEO Mike Ryan has stepped up to Executive Chair, and President Ken Martino is moving up to CEO. Mike has led the organization as President for more … Continue reading Friday catch up; lots doing in workers’ comp
Read More...Yesterday we discussed Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s healthcare plan. Today we’ll do the same for President Trump’s healthcare plan, which was promised to be ready before the upcoming election… Five times this year President Trump has promised he will unveil … Continue reading The Trump Healthcare plan explained – briefly
Read More...Lots happened this week – here’s the big stuff. COVID’s impact on work comp WCRI is hosting a free webinar on the delivery of medical care and RTW during the pandemic. Hosted by WCRI CEO John Ruser PhD and Randy … Continue reading Friday catch-up
Read More...Would you let your kids/parents/grandparents be injected with a COVID19 vaccine “approved” by the FDA? The same FDA that lied about treating COVID with blood plasma and hydroxychloroquine? How about the blood plasma scam? FDA chief Stephen Hahn flat out … Continue reading Will the FDA keep your family safe?
Read More...Sunday President Trump, HHS Secretary Alex Azar and FDA Commissioner Dr Stephen Hahn said the use of blood plasma had reduced COVID19 deaths by 35%. Trump said it was a “tremendous” number. Azar said: “We saw about a 35 percent … Continue reading Lies, Damn lies, and Statistics – the Blood Plasma debacle
Read More...Well, yes – but it’s not intentional. Most medical practices have seen a sharp drop in patient visits – and revenues – due to patient concern over COVID19 exposure. Hospitals have also suffered, as have ancillary providers, and many are … Continue reading Are health insurers profiting while providers suffer?
Read More...The implications of Mitchell’s acquisition of Coventry’s workers’ comp business are broad, from insight into the future of M&A in workers’ comp services to impact on competitors. (press release is here) Today we’ll dive into a few of the top-line … Continue reading Mitchell’s Coventry acquisition – implications abound
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