Accidentally by the IAIABC

74 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

The 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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The Air is Heated Around Air Ambulances

March 29, 2018 16:08 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MB

Air 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.

Is Universal Coverage Desirable for Work Comp?

February 22, 2018 19:52 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

Could universal coverage be the answer for workers' compensation? With injury frequency decreasing (good), premiums are decreasing as well (not good). But another thing that is happening is that with the rise in non-traditional work relationships, there will be fewer people covered by workers' compensation. So what if coverage were universal to workers, not just employees?

How to Save Your Job from Robots

December 20, 2017 21:21 - 8 minutes - 5.91 MB

In her final "Accidentally" podcast of 2017, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh discusses how we as humans can keep our jobs in the midst of automation, robots, and artificial intelligence moving into today's, and tomorrow's, workplace.

Portable Benefits: How Could They Affect Workers' Comp?

November 30, 2017 15:51 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MB

Discussion of portable benefits is picking up steam around the workers' compensation industry. In her November 2017 "Accidentally" podcast, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh examines portable benefits including different program models, the questions portable benefits raise, and what impact they could have on workers' compensation.

Shaping the Narrative to Engage the NextGen

October 27, 2017 18:02 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MB

A question many in the workers' compensation industry have heard in the last few years is, what are we doing to engage the next generation of leaders? The IAIABC's NextGen initiative sought to respond to that question. In her October 2017 "Accidentally" podcast, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh discusses NextGen and how sharing our stories and thinking differently about how the industry functions is critical to its future,

Every Single Fatality

September 28, 2017 18:18 - 9 minutes - 6.7 MB

The role that occupational health and safety programs play in a country's economy and society is a critical one. This is true throughout the world. During the World Congress on Safety and Health in Singapore in early September, it was noted that Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong asks to be told about every single occupational fatality that occurs in his country. In her September 2017 podcast, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh discusses the impact of human capital on the economic and social fabric,...

Innovation Mindset

August 31, 2017 15:14 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MB

“Innovation is not a project, and it’s not a department. It’s a mindset.” Any of us can be innovators; true innovation comes from looking and thinking outside of our own silos, not being afraid of failure, and being proactive and real-time driven in finding opportunities for improvement. Our school children will enter an entirely different workforce than we’re in today, and workers’ compensation must adapt and innovate to keep up with the changing world of work.

Workers' Compensation SWOT: Part 2

July 27, 2017 20:41 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

In Part 2 of the Workers' Compensation SWOT, explore the opportunities and threats for workers' compensation systems and what can be done to respond. Part 1 discussing strengths and weaknesses was released on July 19. "Accidentally" can also be found on iTunes!

Workers' Compensation SWOT: Part 1

July 19, 2017 15:47 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

In Part 1 of her Workers' Compensation SWOT Analysis, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh shares what she sees as strengths and weaknesses with the system and what we can do to respond. Part 2 will be released in 1 week!

Invisible Illness: Mental Health and Workers' Compensation

June 21, 2017 18:32 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Jennifer Wolf Horejsh explores different jurisdictional approaches to handling mental illness seen in workers' compensation. Hear about various statutes and rules, evolving treatments and considerations, and how improving the visibility of these invisible illnesses can ultimately impact injured worker outcomes during June's "Accidentally" podcast.

History and Future of EDI: An Interview with Linda Yon

May 23, 2017 17:11 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Linda Yon, a veteran of the Florida Division of Workers' Compensation and one of the leaders in developing the IAIABC's Electronic Data Interchange Program, shares her insights on the EDI Program and where it's heading in the future.

Contributions of Women to Workers' Compensation

March 30, 2017 20:34 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MB

Throughout its history, women have had a powerful influence on workers' compensation. Hear about the impact of strong female leaders such as Frances Perkins in the early 1900s to recent trail blazers of the IAIABC.

IAIABC National Conversations

February 23, 2017 21:02 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MB

The IAIABC's National Conversations brought together hundreds of workers' compensation leaders to discuss if systems are keeping their promise to injured workers and employers. Jennifer Wolf Horejsh shares the outcomes of the National Conversations, and where we go from here.

Taking the Long View on Change

January 31, 2017 20:51 - 9 minutes - 6.79 MB

IAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf Horejsh discusses the conversations of 2016 and the hard work ahead to bring about change, which won't happen overnight. She suggests we "take the long view" to make changes that will have a positive impact on workers and employers.

Five Metrics for Work Comp: A Holiday Story

December 15, 2016 19:38 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MB

IAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf Horejsh shares a holiday story about an elf injured while at work and what Santa learns about metrics to better understand the success (or failure) of workers' compensation systems, including his own at the North Pole.

Kids' Chance: Educating Children of Injured Workers

November 17, 2016 17:44 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Kids' Chance provides scholarships and educational opportunities for children of workers seriously injured or killed on the job. Jennifer Wolf Horejsh speaks with Suzanne Emmet, current board member and past president of Kids' Chance of America, about Kids' Chance and the impact it has had on so many children, as well as the positive impact felt by those involved with the organization.

Reflections on the DOL Report

October 12, 2016 13:42 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MB

The Department of Labor's report on the state of workers' compensation in the U.S. has the industry talking. Jennifer Wolf Horejsh, IAIABC Executive Director, shares her thoughts on the report and where we go from here.

Large Deductibles: 10 Things to Know

August 04, 2016 18:07 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MB

Large deductible policies, and even "mega" deductible policies, are commonplace in workers' compensation, and it's important to understand how they work and the impact they can have on systems. Hear Jennifer Wolf Horejsh's "Top 10" things to know about large deductible policies.

Looking Back and Moving On

June 30, 2016 16:04 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Glenn Morton, Administrator of the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court, shares insights, memories, and perspective on workers' compensation after he heads toward retirement following nearly 30 years at the Court.

Why Does Return to Work Matter?

May 25, 2016 19:56 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Peter Federko, Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board, and Vickie Kennedy, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, discuss the IAIABC paper, Return to Work: A Foundational Approach to Return to Function, and how it can be used to encourage engaging in return to work activities by various stakeholder groups.

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