Latest Workers' comp Podcast Episodes

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Why Choose a Career in Claim

ADJUSTED - July 08, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Cory Clemmons, Karyl Bierwagen, Derek Thompson, and Rosemary Ward-Steele with Berkley Industrial Comp. This group discusses how they ended up working in claims and their views on what it is like to work in the industry. Season 7 is brought to you by Berkley I...

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Structured Settlements with Brad Cantwell

ADJUSTED - June 24, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this rebroadcast episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Brad Cantwell, CEO of Arcadia Settlements Group. Brad explains structured settlements and share his thoughts on how they can be used for better claim outcomes.  Season 7 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted by Greg ...

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Episode 81: When Does a Pinky Become a Hand?

Third Fridays - June 21, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
An interesting Appellate Division opinion was issued in the case of Garofalo v Verizon New York, Inc. On the surface, the Appellate Division reversed a finding of the Workers' Compensation Board based on expert witnesses using an outdated set of Guidelines to comment on permanent impairment. Howe...

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How to Evaluate Your Pharmacy Benefit Manager with Ron Mazariegos

ADJUSTED - June 10, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Ron Mazariegos Vice President of Public Entity and Non-Profit Claims at the Ambridge Group. Ron discusses what a Pharmacy Benefit Manager is and some things to look at when evaluating a Pharmacy Benefit Manager.  Season 7 is brought to you by Berkley Industri...

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Centering Mental Health in the Workplace

Accidentally by the IAIABC - May 31, 2024 13:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
May in the US is Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode of "Accidentally" IAIABC Executive Director, Heather Lore, discusses the importance of prioritizing mental health in the workplace. Hear tips from The Society of Human Resource Management as well as personal insights in this episode...

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Remote Physical Therapy with Raja Sundaram

ADJUSTED - May 30, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this Rebroadcast episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Raja Sundaram, CEO of Plethy. Raja shares how remote physical therapy and Plethy Recoup are augmenting and supporting traditional physical therapy. Season 7 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted by Greg Hamlin and gue...

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Telemedicine With Randy Baker

ADJUSTED - May 27, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this rebroadcast episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Randy Backer, CEO of MedCall Advisors. Randy discussed telemedicine and the rise of these programs in the workers' compensation space. Season 7 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted by Greg Hamlin and co-host  Claire...

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Episode 80: Applying 300.10(c) on the Front Line

Third Fridays - May 17, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes fellow LOIS Attorneys Tomer Lehr and Brian Mooney (https://loisllc.com/attorney/brian-mooney/) to the podcast for a discussion on how effective a timely cross-examination request of an expert witness can truly be. The 3 prac...

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Claims Technology, AI, Analytics, and What's Next with James Benham

ADJUSTED - May 13, 2024 07:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes James Benham, co-founder and CEO of JBKnowledge and co-founder of Terra. James discusses some of the current technology innovations in the insurance industry, what AI can and can't do, and some common misconceptions about technology development and implementati...

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Episode 79: Who's Ready to Mock Trial?

Third Fridays - April 19, 2024 12:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) previews this year’s Mock Trial program with last year’s champion, Ryan Wallace. Ryan goes back in time to give his thoughts on how he was able to achieve the first place prize last year. As the co-chair of this year’s program, how d...

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Understanding the Psycho-Social Elements of Pain with Alex Korb

ADJUSTED - April 15, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Alex Korb, Ph.D. Author of  The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time. Alex Discusses some of the science behind why people spiral after an injury and some ways to change the direction of that spiral. ...

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Understanding the Pyscho-Social Elements of Pain with Alex Korb

ADJUSTED - April 15, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Alex Korb, Ph.D. Author of  The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time. Alex Discusses some of the science behind why people spiral after an injury and some ways to change the direction of that spiral. ...

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Bill Negotiation with Wendy Goddard

ADJUSTED - April 01, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this Rebroadcast episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Wendy Goddard, National Sales Manager for Carisk Partners. Wendy discussed how bills are determined, what a fee schedule is, challenges to bill negotiation, and more. Season 7 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted by...

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Empathy for Adjusters with Ken Paradis

ADJUSTED - March 18, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Ken Paradis, CEO of Chronovo, to discuss how to have empathy for adjusters. Ken discusses ways that we can better work with adjusters to make the claims process easier for everyone involved.  Season 7 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode ...

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Episode 78: When is Specificity of Occupational Duties Specific Enough?

Third Fridays - March 15, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
A recent Board Panel Decision overturned a Judge’s ruling that the claimant had a compensable repetitive use claim. Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) is joined Senior Associate Olivia Barna (https://loisllc.com/attorney/olivia-barna/) and her Paralegal, Brenna O’Brie...

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IAIABC NextGen: Shaping the Future of Workers' Compensation

Accidentally by the IAIABC - March 12, 2024 15:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
The 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 Lor...

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The Team Behind the Team: Keeping the Technology Wheels Turning

AIM Mutual - March 04, 2024 14:00 - 7 minutes
The Information Technology team is always on call at A.I.M. Mutual. Brokers, policyholders, and injured workers rely on workers’ compensation experts for fast answers and service. And every job relies on its own automated tools. Ben Kounaves, IT Associate, talks with Moderator Chris Sharp about ...

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The Team Behind the Team: HR and Its Vital Role in Workers’ Compensation

AIM Mutual - March 04, 2024 14:00 - 11 minutes
How does Human Resources impact the workers’ compensation experience? Moderator Chris Sharp takes that question to Stacy Gendron, A.I.M. Mutual’s HR Specialist, for a behind the scenes look at all HR does. From bringing on new team members to being a trusted resource, HR staff strives to give co...

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The Team Behind the Team: All Roads Lead to Rating

AIM Mutual - March 04, 2024 14:00 - 7 minutes
Outside workers’ compensation circles, few realize the importance of Insurance Rating in the policy cycle. Jill Ennis, Rating Technician, talks with Chris Sharp about the innerworkings and how the Rating function touches so many departments and people. Producing a workers’ compensation insurance...

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Causation with Dr. Michael Baden

ADJUSTED - March 04, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this rebroadcast episode, ADJUSTED welcomes American Physician and Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Baden. Dr. Baden discusses what determines causation, why do coroners reach wrong conclusions for death, and what pieces of evidence are crucial to an investigation. Season 7 is brought to yo...

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Claims Management - Micromanagement vs Empowerment with Bill Zachry

ADJUSTED - February 19, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Bill Zachry with the California State Compensation Insurance Fund. Bill discusses effective ways for supervisors to manage their adjusters and the difference between empowerment and micromanagement.  Season 7 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This...

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Episode 77: Is 20 Days Too Long to Receive Due Process?

Third Fridays - February 16, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes fellow Lois Partner Jeremy Janis (https://loisllc.com/attorney/jeremy-janis/) back to the show to discuss an adverse Board Panel Decision that affects all employers and carriers across the State of New York. The two att...

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Update on CMS Final Ruling on Penalties for Section 111 Reporting with Heather Sanderson

ADJUSTED - January 22, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Heather Schwartz Sanderson Founder and CEO of the Sanderson Firm. Heather discusses the recent CMS final ruling on section 111 penalties and what that means for insurance carriers.  Season 7 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted ...

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Episode 76: What Can Brown Do For You?

Third Fridays - January 19, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) kicks off the New Year by inviting LOIS Partner Tim Kane (https://loisllc.com/attorney/timothy-kane/) back to the show for Tim's 6th guest appearance. The two discuss a successful Appellate Division outcome in Brown v Buffalo Tr...

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Subrogation with Ryan McIntosh

ADJUSTED - January 08, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes W.R. Berkley's Director of Subrogation, Ryan McIntosh. Ryan discusses what subrogation is, triggers for adjusters, and the impact of subrogation. Season 7 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted by Greg Hamlin and guest co-host Cla...

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Season 6 Wrap up

ADJUSTED - December 25, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes all the Co-Hosts and Crew from season 5 to discuss and reflect on season 6. Season 6 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. Comments and Feedback? Let us know at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F5GCHWH Visit the Berkley Industrial Comp blog for more! ...

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Episode 75: What a Year It's Been!

Third Fridays - December 15, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
To recap the successes of 2023, host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) welcomes Christopher Major and Addison O'Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/) back to the podcast. The 3 Lois Attorneys discuss incredible wins from Timothy Kane (https://loisl...

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Overcoming an Amputation with Mo Kenney

ADJUSTED - December 11, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Mo Kenney. Mo shares his story of overcoming amputation and his work at Kenney Orthopedics helping others in their recovery. Season 6 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted by Greg Hamlin and guest co-host  Matt Yehling, Directory...

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Home Safe for the Holidays 2023 with Van Langham

ADJUSTED - November 27, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Van Langham Direct of Risk Management with Berkley Industrial Comp. Van discusses the 2023 Home Safe for the Holidays Initiative and some of the specific dangers of of Wheels, Gravity, and Complacency. Season 5 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. Th...

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Shaping Change: World Congress on Safety and Health at Work

Accidentally by the IAIABC - November 17, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
For 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 ...