Every Injured Worker Needs a Champion

I love the workers’ compensation space. I feel like I was born into it. I grew up watching my father beat his body up as he worked manual labor (and continues to do so well into his 70s). I had an emergency door handle pierce the skin of my upper thigh while I was working at one of my very first jobs which required a plethora of sutures. I began…

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Jamie Bourg – Webinar Guest

Jamie Bourg is the Vice President of People Operations at LWCC.  In this role, Jamie is responsible for talent management which includes recruiting, onboarding, total compensation, benefits, and the overall employee experience.  She began her career as a claim representative with LWCC in October 2001 and was the Assistant Vice President of Claims until her move to her current position in October 2020.  Jamie has a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness…

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The Point Webinar – Positioning Workers’ Comp For The Next Generation

Free Webinar: May 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM Eastern Webinar Guests Click images for bios Jamie BourgVP, People OperationsLWCC Brittney ParrGlobal Business Services Change Management LeadThe Kraft Heinz Company Dr. Les KertaySenior VP for Behavioral HealthAxiom Medical Webinar Hosts Bob WilsonPresidentWorkCompCollege.com Judge David LanghamDeputy Chief Judge of Compensation ClaimsFlorida Office of Judges of Compensation Claims It is a topic that is all the rage today. How to we position workers'…

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Montana Certified Examiner Program Recognizes WRP Certification for General Credits

The state of Montana’s Claims Examiner Certification Program has recognized the WorkCompCollege.com Workers’ Recovery Professional Designation and will provide 12 General Credits towards certification in the state for WRP certified professionals. Certified Examiners and applicants need only submit their verifiable WRP Certification to the Montana Department of Labor & Industry to receive the credits. For more information about the Montana’s Claims Examiner Certification Program, visit their website, or email dliesdcecpsupport@mt.gov.

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“Claims Advocacy” – My Commentary in Response to The Point!

I hope many of you had the opportunity to attend or listen to the recording of the recent webinar “Claims Advocacy: What It Is and What It Isn’t” offered through WorkCompCollege.com. (If not, you can access the recording here).  The time of the webinar conflicted with a meeting on my calendar – coincidentally, with other members of the Survey Council for the national Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study, a group that tirelessly supports…

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Disruption, Resilience, Evolution, and an Autonomous Exit from WCRI

Last week’s WCRI Annual Conference theme was “Disruption, Resilience, and Evolution,” and it did not disappoint. Held in Phoenix, Arizona, it offered comprehensive information about the current state of the workers’ compensation industry, along with insight into what we might expect in the future. The selection of Phoenix for this year’s event proved to be fortuitous regarding futuristic trends; more on that in a moment. The keynote speaker for the…

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Empowering Partnerships: CBCS Produces WorkCompCollege.com Video

https://vimeo.com/809028152/781723471a WorkCompCollege.com Silver Associate Partner CBCS, Inc., has released a brief video outlining how WorkCompCollege is helping them improve processes in their workplace and provide customers with better outcomes. We are proud to partner with innovative companies dedicated to embracing Whole Person Recovery Management and improving the workers' compensation industry! About CBCS: CBCS is an independent Third-Party Claims Administrator, combining industry-leading expertise and customer service to redefine the claims management…

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