Accidentally by the IAIABC
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe IAIABC is an international association of workers' compensation regulatory agencies, as well as private sector organizations involved in workers' compensation systems. "Accidentally" by the IAIABC discusses issues and events impacting workers’ compensation systems, providing insights and asking questions to encourage listeners to consider different perspectives on workers’ compensation.
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IAIABC NextGen: Shaping the Future of Workers' Compensation
March 12, 2024 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBThe IAIABC NextGen Awards honor talented individuals under the age of 40 who are having a substantial and positive impact on workers' compensation, making a significant difference within their organizations, and leading the industry into the future. In this episode of "Accidentally" Heather Lore interviews a variety of past NextGen Award winners to glean how winning the award has affected their careers. Learn more about the IAIABC NextGen Awards by clicking here.
Shaping Change: World Congress on Safety and Health at Work
November 17, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBFor this episode of "Accidentally," IAIABC Executive Director Heather Lore talks with Andrew Gavrielatos, President of the 23rd Annual World Congress on Safety and Health at Work. Taking place November 27-30, 2023 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, the World Congress will bring together a diverse cross-section of thousands of people to share expertise, insights, ideas, and practical solutions to prevent occupational accidents and diseases that are preventable. The World Congress prog...
Looking Forward to the IAIABC 109th Convention
August 18, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.97 MBThe IAIABC staff shares what they are most looking forward to at the IAIABC 109th Convention in Denver, CO from September 11-14, 2023. Don't miss your chance to attend the Convention which brings together more workers' compensation jurisdictional agency leaders than any other conference in North America. Learn more and register here: https://www.iaiabc.org/iaiabc-109th-convention
The Impact of AI on Workers' Compensation
June 22, 2023 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBArtificial Intelligence (AI) has had and will continue to have a profound impact on our everyday lives and within the workers' compensation industry. In this episode of the "Accidentally" Podcast, IAIABC Executive Director, Heather Lore, discusses the benefits and risks that come with the use of AI in workers' compensation and how organizations should be preparing for what's to come.
An Eye on Workplace Violence
April 06, 2023 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.53 MBViolent workplace incidents happen every day. In this episode of the "Accidentally" Podcast, IAIABC Executive Director, Heather Lore, speaks to statistics about workplace violence, workplace violence prevention programs, and how we can learn from and work to reduce these tragedies.
Workers' Compensation as a Service Industry
December 15, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThe Workers' Compensation industry is really a service industry. The industry was first started to serve workers and employers. To first prevent injuries and then to support and assist injured workers after the industry occurred. In this episode, IAIABC Executive Director, Heather Lore, speaks to former IAIABC NextGen Award winners, Alex O'Neal, Amanda Aponte, and Aubrey Chigwada about the importance of service in the Workers' Compensation industry.
Workers' Compensation as a Service Industry
December 15, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThe Workers' Compensation industry is really a service industry. The industry was first started to serve workers and employers. To first prevent injuries and then to support and assist injured workers after the industry occurred. In this episode, IAIABC Executive Director, Heather Lore, speaks to former IAIABC NextGen Award winners, Alex O'Neal, Amanda Aponte, and Aubrey Chigwada about the importance of service in the Workers' Compensation industry.
Holiday Traditions with the IAIABC Staff
November 17, 2022 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.05 MBThe holiday season is upon us! Get to know the IAIABC staff better in this episode of Accidentally, where staff share their favorite holiday traditions from Thanksgiving through the New Year.
Treating the Whole Person: How The Arrigan Center is Revolutionizing Injured Worker Care
September 28, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this month's edition of the "Accidentally" podcast, IAIABC Executive Director, Heather Lore, interviews William Massey and Kayla Villegas of the Chief Judge Robert F. Arrigan Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island. In their interview, Massey and Villegas discuss the Arrigan Center's unique approach to treating individuals with Rhode Island workers' compensation claims, including discussing the various services that they offer to their patients.
Convention Countdown: Workers' Comp Regulatory & Legislative Trends for 2023
September 07, 2022 13:00 - 23 seconds - 309 KBLisa Anne Bickford (Director - Government Relations, Enlyte - Mitchell | Genex | Coventry) and Brian Allen (Vice President - Governmental Affairs, Enlyte - Mitchell | Genex | Coventry) give a brief teaser on their talk Workers' Compensation Regulatory and Legislative Trends for 2023, which they will deliver at the IAIABC 108th Convention. Register today to get to hear this and many other fascinating sessions!
Convention Countdown: Workers' Comp Regulatory & Legislative Trends for 2023
September 07, 2022 13:00 - 23 seconds - 309 KBLisa Anne Bickford (Director - Government Relations, Enlyte - Mitchell | Genex | Coventry) and Brian Allen (Vice President - Governmental Affairs, Enlyte - Mitchell | Genex | Coventry) give a brief teaser on their talk Workers' Compensation Regulatory and Legislative Trends for 2023, which they will deliver at the IAIABC 108th Convention. Register today to get to hear this and many other fascinating sessions!
Convention Countdown: Work Disability Prevention & Mitigation
August 23, 2022 15:00 - 50 seconds - 624 KBVickie Kennedy (VP - Workers' Compensation, Linea Solution), Ryan Guppy (Director - Work Disability Prevention, Linea Solutions) and Jennifer Norleen-Beitel (VP - Operations, Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board) give a brief teaser on their talk Work Disability Prevention and Mitigation: Steps to Transforming Culture, which they will deliver at the IAIABC 108th Convention. Register today to get to hear this and many other fascinating sessions!
Convention Countdown: Leveling the Playing Field
August 16, 2022 15:00 - 34 seconds - 433 KBErin Bishop (ADR Supervisor, Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission) intros Leveling the Playing Field, a discussion she will moderate at the IAIABC 108th Convention. Clarence "Bucky" McGill, a civil rights activist will speak followed by a panel discussion with Johnny Mason (Judge, Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation), Anna Hui (Director, Missouri Department of Labor) and Matt West (Deputy Administrator, Oregon Workers' Compensation Division). Register today to get to hear this...
Convention Countdown: The Innovation Equation
August 08, 2022 18:00 - 39 seconds - 495 KBDr. Gerry Stanley, SVP & Chief Medical Officer, Harvard MedTech gives a brief teaser on his talk The Innovation Equation which he will deliver at the IAIABC 108th Convention. Register today to get to hear this and many other fascinating sessions!
Special Feature: The Top 5 Reasons to Attend the IAIABC 108th Convention
July 13, 2022 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBHear the top 5 reasons to attend the IAIABC 108th Convention from IAIABC Executive Director, Heather Lore. Learn more about the IAIABC 108th Convention and register now!
A Work Comp Journey
June 23, 2022 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBThe "Accidentally" podcast is back! In her first "Accidentally" podcast, new IAIABC Executive Director Heather Lore introduces herself and thanks the community of difference-makers, risk-takers, advocates, and more who lead the workers' compensation industry and have impacted her career.
A Groundhog's Day Special: Real-Time Data
February 02, 2022 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBData. It's all around us in different forms. Often, it sits on a server or in the cloud, not given a purpose. While many of the events of the last 2 years have felt like Groundhog's Day, something valuable to come out of this time is the use of more real-time data. Several jurisdictions and organizations have leveraged their considerable data to provide real-time insights and answer pressing questions about the impact of Covid-19 on workers and employers. Jennifer Wolf, former IAIABC Executi...
Real Conversations and the Art of Listening
October 21, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MBWhat is shaping our view of the world? Is it a 270-character tweet? A headline? Or is it a real conversation? Real conversations and opportunities to truly listen to different perspectives are fewer and far between now. However, it is in listening that we can surprise ourselves, learn something new, and find growth. IAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf explores the art of listening in her October 2021 "Accidentally" podcast.
September 11th Reflection: The IAIABC and Workers' Compensation by Jennifer Wolf
September 10, 2021 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBIAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf reflects on her first day at the IAIABC, September 11, 2001, and the days, weeks, months, and years following for the IAIABC and its members. Out of the tragedy of the events of 9/11, the IAIABC and workers' compensation community came together in support of one another, helping each other get through dark days and stressful times.
Self-Care: Not Just a Buzz Word
August 26, 2021 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.05 MBPrioritizing self-care is critical to our own mental and physical health. During her August "Accidentally" podcast, Jennifer Wolf discusses the importance of self-care in our daily lives and how we can help others prioritize self-care, including those impacted by an injury at work.
IAIABC Staff Summer Reading List
July 21, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBSummer is upon us, and with that often comes extra pool, beach, or road trip time for reading. In a special July 2021 "Accidentally" podcast, the IAIABC Staff share some of their favorite reads with you. What's on your summer reading list?
Overcoming the Uncomfortable: Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in Virginia: Interview with Debbie Blevins and Erin Bishop
June 30, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBJoin Erin Bishop, Alternative Dispute Resolution Supervisor, and Debbie Blevins, Deputy Commissioner, from the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission for a conversation on why and how diversity and inclusion are important in workers' compensation. Erin and Debbie share their experience confronting challenging truths but developing a strategic plan to make progress on diversity and inclusion at the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. They provide practical advice for any organizatio...
Overcoming the Uncomfortable: Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in Virginia
June 30, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBJoin Erin Bishop, Alternative Dispute Resolution Supervisor, and Debbie Blevins, Deputy Commissioner, from the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission for a conversation on why and how diversity and inclusion are important in workers' compensation. Erin and Debbie share their experience confronting challenging truths but developing a strategic plan to make progress on diversity and inclusion at the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. They provide practical advice for any organizatio...
Shifting the Focus
June 03, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf and North American Risk Services Vice President Dr. Claire Muselman come together for a discussion about shifting the focus and the power to the people who are helping workers who are injured and employers and ways to give adjusters the freedom to help people who are hurt. This can be transformational not only for those the system serves but also for building process and procedure.
Shifting the Focus: Interview with Dr. Claire Muselman
June 03, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf and North American Risk Services Vice President Dr. Claire Muselman come together for a discussion about shifting the focus and the power to the people who are helping workers who are injured and employers and ways to give adjusters the freedom to help people who are hurt. This can be transformational not only for those the system serves but also for building process and procedure.
Social Media and the Workplace: Interview with Sandy Shtab
May 07, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf talks with Sandy Shtab, AVP Advocacy and Compliance at Healthesystems, for the IAIABC's "Accidentally" podcast. Jennifer and Sandy have fun digging into social media in the workplace - pros and cons; good practices; the "dark side" of social media; and "thumbs up, thumbs down" on different social platforms. You can connect with the IAIABC socially on: YouTube LinkedIn Twitter Facebook
The Liminal Space: Between the Before and the After
February 26, 2021 18:59 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf shares her belief that we are currently in the "liminal space" - between the before and the after. In a time of transition. For the workers' compensation industry, this has meant many long and difficult conversations about how we're rearranging, rebuilding, and reimagining. This month's podcast digs into this liminal space and discusses some of the areas regulators are looking to reshape.
The Time Between the Before and the After
February 26, 2021 18:59 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf shares her belief that we are currently in the "liminal space" - between the before and the after. In a time of transition. For the workers' compensation industry, this has meant many long and difficult conversations about how we're rearranging, rebuilding, and reimagining. This month's podcast digs into this liminal space and discusses some of the areas regulators are looking to reshape.
All About Presumptions: Interview with Bobby Stokes
January 28, 2021 19:22 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBJennifer Wolf welcomes to the "Accidentally" podcast Bobby Stokes, an attorney based in Austin, Texas, with more than 30 years of experience in workers' compensation law. Jennifer and Bobby discuss the role presumptions play in workers' compensation, including their role in causation and the costs and benefits for stakeholders. They also dig into presumptions related to Covid-19.
All About Presumptions
January 28, 2021 19:22 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBJennifer Wolf welcomes to the "Accidentally" podcast Bobby Stokes, an attorney based in Austin, Texas, with more than 30 years of experience in workers' compensation law. Jennifer and Bobby discuss the role presumptions play in workers' compensation, including their role in causation and the costs and benefits for stakeholders. They also dig into presumptions related to Covid-19.
Implications of the Pandemic: A Personal Story
December 17, 2020 18:52 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBNavigating the pandemic is a very personal undertaking, as IAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf shares during the IAIABC December 2020 "Accidentally" podcast. Jennifer shares her own experiences balancing family and work, and how it often does not actually balance. She also discusses the very real issue of the impact the pandemic is having on women in the workforce.
History Shaping the Future
November 19, 2020 15:46 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBHow familiar are you with the history of workers' compensation and occupational safety in the U.S.? During the IAIABC's November "Accidentally" podcast, Jennifer Wolf digs into the history of the Grand Bargain; the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Act, passed 50 years ago this December; and champions of early labor rights. Understanding history gives us a lens through which we can look to the future; Jennifer ends the podcast by discussing the future of the Grand Bargain and where we go fr...
20 Issues for the New Decade Through Rapid Transformation
July 30, 2020 18:47 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWorkers' compensation does not exist within a silo. The complex challenges faced by the system are affected by external forces, including the economy, general healthcare, public policy, and the nature of work. Understanding these forces is critical to finding solutions to their impact on workers' compensation. In her July 2020 "Accidentally" podcast, IAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf discusses "20 Issues for the New Decade," a presentation she gave during the Central States Association ...
Voices of Our Youth: A 10-Year Old's Perspective on Workers' Comp
June 25, 2020 17:52 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MBIn her June 2020 "Accidentally" podcast, IAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf shares the mic with her son Edward as they discuss what mom does for work. A 10-year old's insights into what workers' compensation is and how the industry helps people makes us think - and enjoy a smile or two.
The COVID-19 Catch-22
May 05, 2020 14:58 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBMany workers are making impossible choices now, between going to work and risking exposure to COVID-19, or not going to work and experiencing financial distress. The ultimate Catch-22. Jennifer Wolf explores how the workers' compensation system can support these workers by rethinking the rules and taking action. Listen to her May 2020 podcast for thoughts on transparency, coordination, collaboration, and creativity during this challenging time.
NextGen: Human Impact, Transformation... and Chickens
December 19, 2019 16:16 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MBBeyond position, experience, and education, the eight recipients of 2019 IAIABC NextGen Awards share at least one common thread: a deep respect for the human impact of a work injury. Jennifer Wolf discusses each of the NextGen recipients, and other common threads... including, even, chickens.
The Power of Service
November 21, 2019 19:16 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBThe impact we have on the world can be seen through our service to it. In workers’ compensation, the human element to workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities can often get lost – but it shouldn’t. Jennifer Wolf shares her thoughts on service and how we in the industry, and even we as humans, can make our impact felt.
Jennifer's Reading List
September 25, 2019 20:37 - 13 minutes - 8.99 MBWith conference season hitting its autumn peak, IAIABC executive director Jennifer Wolf shares her reading list, perfect for all that travel time. (Or just sitting outside enjoying the cooler weather and pumpkin spice everything.) With a mix of topics related to work, business, culture, and nature, Jennifer's list is unique, fun, and inspirational. What's on your list? Tweet about it using #IAReads!
Measures of Success
July 30, 2019 16:47 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBMeasuring the success of workers' compensation policy is no easy task. Looking at the different industry stakeholder groups, Jennifer Wolf shares her thoughts on metrics that can help define success and foster stability and strength within workers' compensation.
Diversity and Inclusion: Not Just Buzz Words
May 22, 2019 16:48 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBDiversity and inclusion are not just today's management buzz words - we all need to understand their value and work to foster more diverse and inclusive workplaces. IAIABC executive director Jennifer Wolf shares ideas and insights into how the workers' compensation industry can do better during her May 2019 "Accidentally" podcast.
What Makes You a Workers' Comp Superhero?
February 28, 2019 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.83 MBThe IAIABC is headed to San Diego, the home of Comic-Con, for our upcoming event: The IAIABC Forum presents CompCon. Inspired by superheroes, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh shares her thoughts on what superpowers the workers' compensation industry needs more of.
Medical Fee Schedules
February 07, 2019 18:15 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MBDuring her first "Accidentally" podcast of 2019, Jennifer Wolf takes on medical fee schedules. What do we need to know about them? How could they be improved? What is coming in the future?
On the Horizon: Looking Ahead to 2019
December 19, 2018 20:39 - 14 minutes - 9.96 MBIn her final "Accidentally" podcast of 2018, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh looks at what issues will shape workers' compensation in 2019, with a focus on policy and administration that may impact how workers' compensation claims are processed and managed. Do you agree with her insights? Disagree? Take a listen hear her thoughts!
Building Community
November 30, 2018 19:35 - 8 minutes - 6.1 MBCommunity can be a powerful force, and the IAIABC has worked hard over 104 years to build a strong one. This community is filled not just with individuals and companies, but with colleagues, peers, and friends working together to improve workers' compensation systems. And they work hard. And it is through this hard work that they've developed bonds of friendship and camaraderie that can last a lifetime.
What's with the Marketplace?
October 25, 2018 18:35 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MBMarketplace contractor bills made a big splash in the U.S. early in 2018. As discussion and awareness of the changing world of work grows, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh shares what you should know about these bills as we head into 2019 and likely more movement on legislation pertaining to gig workers.
Disputes, Balance, and Subway Maps
September 27, 2018 12:43 - 11 minutes - 8.17 MBWorkers' compensation systems need a process to resolve disputes among stakeholders. This is necessary to promote fairness and balance. However, disputes can also create barriers - specifically for injured workers. The podcast reflects on the role judicial performance measures might play in identifying dispute drivers and improving system performance. In the end, it's the role of administrators to strengthen the core to result in better system balance.
The Masks of Mental Illness
July 26, 2018 17:18 - 11 minutes - 7.78 MBMental illness has touched us all in some way, but we often mask the pain we and those close to us endure. Why do we so often feel we cannot be honest about it? The stigma is real, and so is the impact. In her July "Accidentally" podcast, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh discusses the "masks" of mental illness, and what we as a society can do to de-stigmatize it.
Black Holes
June 27, 2018 13:33 - 10 minutes - 7.21 MBHow does workers’ compensation keep itself from being pulled into a black hole of isolation? In her June 2018 “Accidentally” podcast, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh discusses opportunities for collaboration and cooperation on issues such as employer compliance, misclassification, healthcare delivery, return to work, and safety and prevention to help us look outward and into the great beyond.
The Pain of Pain Pills
May 24, 2018 17:17 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf Horejsh tells a personal story about how her family was confronted with pain and pain pills, and what she learned along the way that has helped clarify her view of opioids in the workers' compensation space. Listen to this month's IAIABC "Accidentally" podcast to hear more.
The Air is Heated Around Air Ambulances
March 29, 2018 16:08 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MBAir ambulance services have been a topic of growing debate and legal challenges in workers' compensation. ln her March 2018 "Accidentally" podcast, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh examines the recent history of air ambulance services in workers' compensation, current court cases addressing regulatory authority, and what happens from here.