Medicaid: The next MSP Compliance challenge

At the 2016 RIMS Annual Conference, a panel presented a session highlighting the latest challenges in Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance. The panel was: John Burkholder – Director Risk Management, Broward County Board of County Commissioners Cliff Connor – Vice President Medicare Compliance, Gallagher Bassett Services Roy Franco – Chief Legal Officer, Franco Signor LLC The […]

Managing Behavioral Health in the Workplace

At the RIMS 2016 Annual Conference, Kimberly George, Senior Vice President of Sedgwick and Scott Daniels, Director of Disability for Comcast, discussed a proactive approach to managing mental and behavioral health in the workplace. The discussion focused on how Comcast deals with these issues. Comcast has a very diverse workforce owning a cable company, multiple […]

The Politics of Guns Versus the Reality of Risk Management

The politics of guns in America are volatile, divisive and passionate, yet the risks that firearms present to organizations every day does not depend on the politics of the moment. Employers must deal with the reality of gun violence in America. This RIMS 2016 session discussed the legal aspects of what organizations can do and […]

The War on Employee Misclassification

The insurance industry loses more than $100 million per year in premiums when misclassified workers are added onto workers’ compensation policies. This RIMS 2016 session discussed the issues related to employee misclassification, including state and federal action on this matter and the impact on employer and insurer costs and risk. Speakers included: – Stephanie Watts, […]

The War on Employee Misclassification 

The insurance industry loses more than $100 million per year in premiums when misclassified workers are added onto workers’ compensation policies. This RIMS 2016 session discussed the issues related to employee misclassification, including state and federal action on this matter and the impact on employer and insurer costs and risk. Speakers included: – Stephanie Watts, […]

Data Science for Risk Management

At the 2016 RIMS Annual Conference, Michael Elliott, Senior Director of Knowledge Resources with The Institutes presented a session on how risk managers can use the large amount of data for analysis. The Internet of Things (IoT) includes things like robotics such as exoskeletons which can enhance the capabilities of workers and help prevent injuries. […]

RIMS 2016 Annual Conference & Exhibition

Conference Chronicles will be blogging from sessions at RIMS 2016 on April 10-13 in San Diego, CA. The RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition is the largest educational event for risk managers, held by the Risk Management Society™. As the preeminent organization dedicated to advancing the practice of risk management, RIMS is a global not-for-profit organization […]

Legalized Marijuana: Its Impact on the Workplace

Legalized marijuana is a key employment and risk management issue. Debate continues to heat up on this issue as more states move toward legalization. This RIMS 2015 session provided updates on the process as it relates to the workplace. Speakers included: Markie Davis, Risk Manager, State of Colorado Kevin Glennon, Vice President – Home Health […]

Liability Exposure for Social Media Communications

Few people likely understand the potential liability exposure that flows from public statements made on social media outlets such as blogs, Twitter accounts and Facebook pages. This RIMS 2015 session explored the potential liability exposure that organizations face by using social media and the insurance available to protect against these risks. Speakers included: Renee Crow, […]

Demystifying Pharmacogenetic Testing: What You Need to Know About Personalized Medicine

This innovative RIMS 2015 session explored a new era of technology emerging in heathcare – personalized medicine. It is expected to revolutionize healthcare and, thus, will become very useful in the workers’ compensation arena. Speakers included: Geralyn Datz, President, Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates PLLC Sonny Roshan, CEO, Chairman, Aeon Laboratories, LLC Kimberly George, Senior Vice […]

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