Workers’ Compensation – 20 Issues to Watch in 2020
January 09, 2020

Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark

Tune in to hear Kimberly George and Mark Walls highlight the risk management and healthcare challenges on their radar for 2020. These “Issues to Watch” also serve as the foundation for many of the Out Front Ideas webinars and conference sessions that will be developed in the coming year.

You Have Predictive Analytics, Now What?
December 03, 2019

Hosted by Safety National 

Experts discuss the keys to learning how to utilize claims analytics effectively once data has been gathered. This can lead to earlier identification and intervention in problematic claims, better management of vendor partners and resources, and offer an overall strategic advantage.

Recorded Webcast: A Conversation with Injured Workers
November 19, 2019

Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark

Advocacy, compassion, empathy and transparency are common conversations in workers’ compensation, but most claims programs and products are driven by process and regulation. Join us for a complimentary Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark webcast, recorded during the opening session at WorkCompCentral’s 2019 Comp Laude Awards and Gala. In this session, Kimberly George leads a discussion with injured workers to determine how the workers’ compensation system is working and where it could improve.

Cannabis Confusion: Separating Facts from Fiction
October 15, 2019

Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark

Almost every state allows medical marijuana in some form and many traditional retailers are now offering CBD-infused products. Despite the abundance of hype about the benefits of medical marijuana and CBD, there is very little scientific proof to support it. How is the business of marijuana is evolving and what are the related risk management challenges presented to retailers and manufacturers of CBD-infused products?

Recorded Webcast: Measuring Success in Workers’ Compensation
September 12, 2019

Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark

Join us for a complimentary webcast, which is a professional recording of the Opening Industry Keynote session at the 2019 WCI Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference. In this session, Kimberly and Mark lead a critical discussion with industry stakeholders on how and why we measure success in workers’ compensation and how these measurements need to evolve.

Drive Positive Safety Culture Change Through Leadership at All Levels
September 04, 2019

Hosted by Safety National

A positive safety culture begins with commitment from top management, but what does that truly look like? How does an entire organization show visible safety commitment that not only stimulates and develops a positive safety culture, but also results in injury reduction?

Risk Management and Technology 101: Navigating Complexity
August 26, 2019

Hosted by Safety National

Join us for a complimentary webinar where experts explore the benefits, challenges, and potential pitfalls of risk management technology. Speakers will identify some of the most-common solutions and highlight how those solutions are disrupting the industry.

Distracted Driving: Options and Actions for Commercial Auto Fleets
July 25, 2019

Hosted by Safety National

Commercial auto fleets are facing a number of challenges in order to operate successfully and efficiently, and distracted driving has become one of employers’ biggest concerns. Join us for a complimentary webinar where experts will examine challenges related to distracted driving and strategies to help reduce it.

The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Your Workforce
May 16, 2019

Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark

Social determinants of health (SDoH) have a tremendous impact on healthcare and workers’ compensation outcomes. This includes factors like access to healthy foods, safe housing, availability of transportation, and social support networks.

Telehealth: Redefining Intake in Workers’ Compensation
May 08, 2019

Hosted by Safety National

Connecting patients with quality care is the cornerstone of a proactive advocacy model. In this complimentary webinar, a panel of experts discuss how an effective intake program puts employees on the path to care sooner, provides better outcomes and reduces claims costs.

The Globalization of Risk Management
April 17, 2019

Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark

A panel of experts discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise from handling risk in a global marketplace. Whether employers have physical operations in various countries, or participate in online business across borders, the requirement to comply with multiple international laws and regulations has grown.

The Future of Work
March 12, 2019

Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark

Many of us think primarily about technology and automation when considering the future of work, but people will remain a critical component of the equation as well. The workers’ compensation industry will not only be challenged with talent attraction and retention, but it will also have to respond to evolving work cultures.

Impact of Expanding Leave of Absence Regulations
February 27, 2019

Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark

The leave of absence and job accommodations environment has become increasingly complex due to evolving rules and regulations. Explore the latest trends pertaining to leave of absence and job accommodations, including employer concerns and challenges.