Insight, analysis & opinion from Joe Paduda
Once again I’ll head out on a limb with saw firmly in hand… 1. Aetna will NOT be able to sell the Coventry work comp services division. I’ll double down on last year’s prediction: even if the giant health plan … Continue reading Predictions for work comp in 2015
Read More...Anne Searcy MD passed away recently. Dr Searcy had held various key roles in California’s work comp system; Medical Director, practitioner, regulator, program administrator. By all accounts, Dr Searcy was a terrific physician, committed to the care of her patients she … Continue reading The California comp world has lost a great one.
Read More...Before jumping into my predictions for 2015, I thought it would be helpful to review my previous prognostications. Here’s how I did, color-coded for your grading ease: 1. Overall, the work comp insurance market will be steady. Yep; rates were … Continue reading 2014’s predictions; how’d I do?
Read More...Leaving tomorrow for eight days away, so today’s a quick catch-up. First up, the news that there’s been a dramatic increase in investor interest in addiction rehab. The market for services will increase to $35 billion this year, up more than 50% over … Continue reading Pre-Vacation catch up
Read More...Let’s stipulate that the US health care “system” was and is a mess. Our costs are about twice as high as other industrialized countries’, outcomes are not as good, and for consumers and purchasers, it is confusing as hell. The … Continue reading PPACA – another perspective
Read More...Great marketing wins. myMatrixx’ limo service has done wonders for the company’s brand recognition; their ubiquitous limos were all over the place. Very well organized, efficiently run, and impossible to miss at the airport or hotels. MedRisk’s booth has featured … Continue reading What I learned in Vegas – great marketing wins
Read More...Quick takes from the blur that was NWCDC. MedRisk’s Restore presentation was sitting-room-only; the company’s new venture is a comprehensive approach to managing delayed RTW – Restore targets all factors including psychosocial issues and involves comprehensive physical therapy, opioid-withdrawal management, … Continue reading Leaving Las Vegas
Read More...The first Women in Work Comp Forum took place today. As Healthcare Solutions CEO Joe Boures said: “long overdue.” The good news is there was a similar meeting held a block or two away, so we’re catching up quickly. Some … Continue reading Women in Work Comp
Read More...Employers, taxpayers and insurers got a very loud wake-up call last month. If there was any doubt about the financial power of dispensing companies and their owners (we’re talking you, ABRY) – and the unbelievable profitability of dispensing – that has been … Continue reading Bringing a knife to a gun fight
Read More...Here’s what happened last week. First, the election. A thorough butt-kicking to be sure. Now, we will see if the two very distinct wings of the Republican party can work together. With almost all of the moderate Dems losing their elections, projected majority … Continue reading Monday catch-up
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