Category: Straight Outta Workers’ Comp Podcast – Audio

In this episode, Danielle (Dani) Main of MWCIA joins hosts Mark Pew and Bob Wilson to highlight the various ways in which someone who wants to make a difference can do so in the workers' compensation industry. Old and young, introverts and extraverts, empathetic or data-oriented, there are many pathways for a purpose-driven person to help drive positive outcomes for both injured workers and their employers. This wide-ranging discussion provides…

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This episode of Straight Outta Workers' Comp takes a look at the role of brokers and brokerages in our industry, as well as some humorous and interesting anecdotes from an expert in the sector. Joining hosts Bob Wilson and Mark Pew is Vincent Capaldi, Jr., President of Bay Oaks Wholesale Brokerage. Vince talks about what may keep brokers and agents less involved in the nuances of comp than professionals from…

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A First in Workers’ Comp – Live AI Powered Avatar Guests! In an industry first, Bob Wilson, BA, WRP, AIWC and Mark ‘RxProfessor’ Pew, AIWC hosted this LIVE Straight Outta Workers’ Comp Podcast, with AI Powered Interactive Avatars as their scheduled guests. Alistair Ienstein, the “Academic Innovator” chatbot from WorkCompCollege.com’s virtual campus, has been brought to life for pithy discussion, and Avatar Bob, fresh from his successful debut as a presenter at the National Workers’ Compensation…

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This episode Melissa Steger joins hosts Mark Pew and Bob Wilson to demonstrate the dramatic financial results of following an advocacy-based workers' recovery model. Steger, who today is a partner and Executive VP for Business Development at WorkCompCollege.com, lays out the stunning results of a positive recovery centric comp program at her former employer, the University of Texas System.

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Guest(s):  Alex O’Neal (Arbicare) Description: In this live podcast from the WCI conference in Orlando on August 19, Mark was joined by Alex O’Neal (Arbicare). He discussed what it’s like from advancing from someone brand new to the industry in 2010 to now being an entrepreneur, subject matter expert, and the facilitator of other people’s aspirations. Alex provided advice to people early in their career to develop confidence and expertise,…

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Guest(s):  Barbara Curd (PCSI) Description: In this live podcast from the WCI conference in Orlando on August 19, Mark was joined by Barbara Curd (PCSI). Her mindset of “fit the job to the person” is a game-changer paradigm in recovery, especially for military veterans and individuals with significant disabilities. Empowering people to grow into resilience and adaptability will help optimize outcomes. Barbara believes the industry is trending in the right…

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Guest(s):  Debra Livingston (ReEmployability), Greg Hamlin (Berkley Industrial Comp (a Berkley Company)), Dr. Les Kertay (Ascellus) Description: In this live podcast from the WCI conference in Orlando on August 19, Mark and Bob were joined by Debra Livingston (ReEmployability), Greg Hamlin (Berkley Industrial Comp (a Berkley Company)), Dr. Les Kertay (Ascellus). They had just finished their session in the Return-to-Work Breakout entitled “The 3 D’s (Deconditioned, Disengaged, and Disinformation) and…

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Guest(s):  Gloria Fagan (Shepherd Center) Description: In this live podcast from the WCI conference in Orlando on August 19, Mark was joined by Gloria Fagan (Shepherd Center). She shared the important difference between “inter” disciplinary and “multi” disciplinary and how that patient-centered, team-oriented approach is the best way to help someone embrace the new normal from a catastrophic injury. Gloria also shared Shepherd Center’s origin story, 50 years ago, and…

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Guest(s):  Chris Letsos (Kids' Chance of America) Description: In this live podcast from the WCI conference in Orlando on August 18, Mark and Bob were joined by Chris Letsos (Kids' Chance of America). This is his third week as the new (and first) CEO of KCOA so the WCI conference was his first big opportunity to network with all of their supporters from chapters around the country. Chris’ long-time experience…

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Guest(s):  Darrell Bruga (Empatha) Description: In this live podcast from the WCI conference in Orlando on August 19, Mark was joined by Darrell Bruga (Empatha). These two friends reminisced about their common passion for the biopsychosocial treatment approach and its trajectory of adoption over the past 15+ years. Darrell discussed how AI and telehealth will help facilitate broader and more consistent implementation of that whole person recovery mindset. One generation,…

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