Insight, analysis & opinion from Joe Paduda
The best was saved for last at NCCI’s Annual Issues Symposium. After Gen (ret) Colin Powell warmed up the crowd, NCCI’s Barry Lipton and CWCI’s Alex Swedlow took to the stage to educate us on networks and outcomes. First, California. … Continue reading Swedlow on work comp networks…they are NOT equal
Read More...That’s the first top takeaway from NCCI’s Annual Issues Symposium. Over the last 30 years the average pretax operating gain has averaged 5.5%; last year the return was more than four times higher. The big news came from Kathy … Continue reading Work comp is doing well. Really well, because claim counts are dropping.
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...The GOP has just eight days to pass legislation to repeal ACA, and the Cassidy-Graham bill is perhaps the most drastic effort we’ve seen to date. Cassidy Graham would upend the health insurance and healthcare industries almost overnight. Here’s the … Continue reading One last shot at repealing ACA – quick takes on Cassidy Graham
Read More...You get more for your money this fortnight! The Senate Republicans’ release of their repeal-and-replace bill – plus our usual plethora of wisdom from health care experts, gives you a double-value today – the first in the history of HealthWonkReview! … Continue reading HWR – The double edition
Read More...It’s among the hottest topics in work comp these days. Telemedicine will be one of – if not the – most disruptive force in workers’ compensation medical care. Companies such as CHC Telehealth, Go2Care, and AmericanWell are moving rapidly, adopting … Continue reading Telemedicine – a primer
Read More...After a few days of wonderful California weather and Golden State hospitality its back to work. There’s been so much coming out of DC on all manner of topics healthcare has been somewhat under-covered. No worries – I got this. … Continue reading ACA Deathwatch – quick update
Read More...Over the last few years I’ve had quite a few calls and meetings with folks in the investment community looking to get up to speed on the workers’ comp industry and various aspects thereof. While the volume of calls ebbs … Continue reading Workers’ comp fast facts
Read More...I think we’ve figured out why, in the face of compelling evidence to the contrary, plaintiff attorneys in California continue to argue the work comp system mis-serves a large number of workers’ comp patients. Before we delve into this, … Continue reading We don’t need no stinkin’ science!
Read More...Just realized I’ve yet to post my annual Top Ten Predictions for Workers’ Comp – my apologies! Here we go… The comp market will soften pretty much everywhere*. As rates continue to come in flat or a few points down, … Continue reading Workers’ comp – predictions for 2016
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