Insight, analysis & opinion from Joe Paduda
A 24-year old is acting as chief of staff of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Of course he has no experience, qualifications, or background that qualifies him for this role. And, ts ONDCP has no Director or Chief … Continue reading So much for the “Opioid Crisis”
Read More...I’m hearing more complaints and concerns about the lack of results from projects involving “big data”, analytics, predictive modeling and the like. These have me scratching my head, as effective use of data is critical to any enterprise these days. … Continue reading Why your “predictive analytics” program isn’t working
Read More...Following up on yesterday’s predictions, here’s the second five – in no particular order… cf 6. Claims counts will bump up In hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, Florida and Texas. Alas a lot of injuries and illnesses will go unreported as unscrupulous … Continue reading Predictions for work comp in 2018, part 2
Read More...In 2020, there will be 10 percent fewer claims than there are today. In 2023, there will be 20 percent fewer. That’s about 1.2 million fewer claims. excerpted from NCCI AIS 2017 The workers’ comp industry is shrinking, and while … Continue reading Workers’ comp is shrinking
Read More...The investment community’s interest in workers’ comp remains high. Not as high as it was a few years back when deals came almost every month, but high nonetheless. What’s different is the size of the investments we’re seeing – which … Continue reading What’s happening with investments in work comp services?
Read More...Every year I dance the danger line, coming up with predictions for the upcoming year. And every year I hold myself accountable, reporting to you, loyal reader, exactly how those predictions worked out. Clearly not a self-portrait; I could never … Continue reading How’d I do on my 2017 workers’ comp predictions?
Read More...This is a non-healthcare post. The GOP tax bill is a mess, riddled with math errors, contradictory language, and un-implementable directives. One is a huge and possibly un-fixable problem for the GOP – unfixable without ignoring requirements to keep the … Continue reading The GOP bill “hits a snag”
Read More...Things must be getting tense in Stamford CT, headquarters of Purdue Pharma. Reports indicate Purdue is working on a deal to resolve all state claims related to opioids. Remember – Oxycontin revenues to date are $31 billion and counting. Reports indicate … Continue reading Purdue Pharma’s attempting to settle all state claims
Read More...As many readers know, I have been running for County Legislator here in Onondaga County New York – yesterday was election day, and I lost. Results are here. In the immortal words of Yoda, “there is no try, there is … Continue reading Back to my day job
Read More...Yesterday’s announcement that Concentra owner Select Medical is purchasing US Healthworks sent waves through the workers’ compensation world. The “new” Concentra will: have 565 occ health clinics and on-site centers in about 40 states, handle around one out of every … Continue reading Concentra – USHealthworks – implications for workers’ comp
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