Latest Workers' compensation Podcast Episodes

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Alternatives to Opioids with Dr. Jeffery Hazlewood

ADJUSTED - April 29, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this rebroadcast episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Pain Management Specialist, Jeffery Hazlewood, M.D. Dr. Hazelwood discusses treating injured workers for pain, psychosocial issues, opioids, and more. Season 7 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted by Greg Hamlin and...

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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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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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Fraud with Russ Buchanan

ADJUSTED - February 05, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this Rebroadcast episode, ADJUSTED welcomes  Russ Buchanan with G4S (Now Allied Universal).  Russ discusses Fraud: what is it, what are the red flags, and how to investigate fraud. Season 7 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted by Greg Hamlin and Co-Host Clair...

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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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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 (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christopher-major/) and Addison O'Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/) back to the podcast. The 3 Lois Attorneys discus...

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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 ...

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Episode 74: Debating Espinoza and Course of Employment

Third Fridays - November 17, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
For the first time in Third Fridays history, host Christian Sison welcomes a claimant's attorney, Sarah Baia, to debate the merits of an Appellate Division in Espinoza v City Safety Compliance Corp. LOIS Partner and Construction Claims expert Noah Pollack also joins the show to provide some feedb...

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Best’s Review: Talking Workers’ Comp with A.I.M. Mutual’s Dan Landers

AIM Mutual - November 15, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes
Dan Landers, President & CEO of A.I.M. Mutual, joins John Weber of Best’s Review for a five-minute overview of workers’ compensation going into 2024. Trends, priorities, and the post-pandemic reset are among the topics along with the value of specializing in this complex line of insurance. Best’...

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Don’t Blink: The Changing Landscape of Workers’ Compensation

AIM Mutual - November 15, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes
The customer experience in workers’ compensation is ever-changing as technology and innovation reshape expectations when it comes to service. What hasn’t changed? The need to connect with people, and Michael Stango, Director of IT, Policy & Office Services, explains the dichotomy and how it fuel...

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Understanding Pharmacy Benefits Managers with Joe Paduda

ADJUSTED - November 13, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this Rebroadcast episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Joe Paduda. Joe shares his insights on the benefits of using a pharmacy benefit manager and their place within the workers compensation industry. Season 6 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted by Greg Hamlin and guest...

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Cannabis and Claim with Ron Mazariegos

ADJUSTED - October 30, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Ron Mazariegos Director of Claims and Risk Management with D.H. Griffin Companies. Ron discuss the  state of Medical Marijuana laws and some of the ways that those laws effect worker's compensation carriers.  Season 6 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial C...

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Episode 73: A Jurisdiction Disallowance? Tell Me More!

Third Fridays - October 20, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Christian Sison hosts this month's episode of the Third Fridays podcast and invites Jessica Blydenburgh to discuss a monumental trial win based on a jurisdiction denial. Jessica recaps the investigation work that she and Paralegal Michaela Cavanagh did to supplement their litigation position that...

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Effective Negotiations with Carl Van

ADJUSTED - October 02, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Carl Van, President & CEO of International Insurance Institute. Carl discusses some strategies and techniques to effectively negotiate throughout the life of a claim.  Season 6 is brought to you by Berkley Industrial Comp. This episode is hosted by Greg Hamli...

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Episode 72: LOIS Wins Before The Fourth Department in Miller v W Servs. Group, LLC

Third Fridays - September 15, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Connor Wetherington (https://loisllc.com/attorney/connor-wetherington/) and Addison O'Donnell (https://loisllc.com/attorney/addison-odonnell/) return to The Third Fridays podcast to chat with host Christian Sison (https://loisllc.com/attorney/christian-sison/) about a unique win for the firm. In ...

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From Recovery to Helping Others with Josh Shutts

ADJUSTED - September 04, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes Josh Shutts, Therapist with Brooks Rehab as well as a former patient and work comp claimant. Josh discusses his injury and recovery with Brooks Rehab as well as his experience with the work comp process. He also discusses his journey from being a patient to bec...

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Season 5 Wrap Up

ADJUSTED - August 21, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
In this episode, ADJUSTED welcomes all the Co-Hosts and Crew from season 5 to discuss and reflect on season 5. Season 5 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! ...