Insight, analysis & opinion from Joe Paduda
For those who have been following Examworks, yesterday’s collapse in the company’s stock price is a mystery indeed – why did it take so long for investors to realize reality is kinda important? As I noted in a post a couple … Continue reading Examworks’ stock – a sudden dose of reality?
Read More...ProPublica and NPR have a new investigative report out on Opt-Out, the nascent industry seeking to allow employers to “opt-out” of workers comp. Perhaps more accurately, PP/NPR focused on one individual in the Opt-Out industry, concentrating their attention on Bill Minick, his … Continue reading ProPublica’s Opt-Out reporting
Read More...It’s the busy time – budgets, 2016 planning, getting those revenues in before year end. Tough to keep track of important stuff – no worries that’s what we at the Intergalactic Headquarters of Health Strategy Associates are here for! First, … Continue reading Catching up…
Read More...It’s just around the corner; time to get those appointments nailed down and social calendar set. There’s always a lot to do and much to learn. I’ve been going to NWCDC since it was held in the basement of a … Continue reading Prepping for the National WC Conference
Read More...Sure, the news is replete with stories about work comp claimants busted for posting pictures of their car repairs or elk hunts or CrossFit workouts. But social media is also a force for good – it enables communities to learn … Continue reading Social media in work comp isn’t just about busting claimants
Read More...Harvest time is here, and we have a cornucopia of cogitation from contributors for your consideration. (sorry, it’s late…) The lede This may be mis-named, as Roy Poses MD’s take on the latest in the ongoing revolving door debacle presents a decidedly unappetizing look … Continue reading Health Wonk Review’s overflowing cornucopia!
Read More...CompPharma, a consortium of workers’ comp pharmacy benefit managers, released the 12th Annual Survey of Prescription Drug Management in Workers’ Comp yesterday. The Survey is an in-depth look at the issue based on telephonic interviews with 21 TPAs, insurers, state … Continue reading Workers’ comp pharmacy costs – Survey says…
Read More...Friend and colleague Bob Wilson has penned a piece essentially dismissing my claim that pay-to-play exists in the work comp services world. Responding to my series and a great column from WorkCompCentral’s Dave DePaolo, Bob said: my impression is that … Continue reading Pay to Play – Just because you haven’t seen it doesn’t mean it isn’t real
Read More...Monday we discussed the sleazier side of work comp services sales – payer decision makers with their hands out and the creative ways they profit from their positions. Today, it’s back to a topic we covered years ago – fee … Continue reading Pay to Play – the corporate version
Read More...Here in the East summer is still in full force, no matter what the calendar says – but the work load has ramped up now that school is back in session and 2016 planning is well under way. Two items of … Continue reading Friday catch-up
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