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Addressing industrial hearing loss

Did you know that occupational hearing loss is the most common work-related illness in the United States? It is a much bigger deal than most may realize.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise levels at work each year, and about 4 […]

Legislation updates: Workers’ compensation

Careworks regularly monitors and reports on workers’ compensation legislation impacting our customers. Click on the link below for a summary of recent updates. January 2025 workers’ comp law summary – U.S. Legislative changes for private employers and public entities in California and New York and legislation to watch in Pennsylvania.

Eight tips for case managers to build rapport with injured employees

Building strong rapport between case managers and injured employees is essential for mutual understanding, respect and success during the recovery process. However, building rapport is not always easy. To be seen as an authentic ally and trusted partner, injured employees must feel comfortable and willing to trust you as their case manager. In this article, […]

Colleague spotlight: Michele Ericson, Vocational Specialist

Memorable experience I have a client I’ve been working with for over 10 years now. I helped her land her first job at a store near my house, so I’d often see her there and spend time talking about our lives. Over the years, I got to know her very well, and she even reached […]

Colleague spotlight: Natalie Myslinski, RN, CCM, Telephonic Case Management Specialist

Memorable experience One of my most memorable experiences was helping an injured employee recover from a broken wrist. On top of dealing with his injury, he was also grieving the loss of his mother and feeling completely alone. I was there to support him throughout the entire recovery process and connected him with his company’s […]

Legislation updates: Workers’ compensation

Careworks regularly monitors and reports on workers’ compensation legislation impacting our customers. Click on the link below for a summary of recent updates. December 2024 workers’ comp law summary – U.S. Legislative changes for private employers and public entities in California and New York and legislation to watch in Pennsylvania.

What to look for in a workers’ comp PPO network

In workers’ compensation (WC), preferred provider organizations (PPOs) are networks of medical professionals designed to deliver cost-effective, quality care to workers injured on the job. Both employers and claims professionals rely on PPOs to secure timely care for injured workers and control WC program expenses. Here, I’ll explore a few important factors companies should look […]

Legislation updates: Workers’ compensation

Careworks regularly monitors and reports on workers’ compensation legislation impacting our customers. Click on the link below for a summary of recent updates. November 2024 workers’ comp law summary – U.S. Legislative changes for private employers and public entities in California and New York and legislation to watch in Pennsylvania.

End of year recap

As we wrap up 2024, we’re presented with an opportunity to reflect on the new and unexpected challenges our clients faced this year — and their resilience along the way. We invite you to catch up on the top five topics our experts wrote about this year. Empowering choices, enhancing connections and elevating care The […]

Colleague spotlight: Kacy Beauman, Director, Bill Review Operations

Memorable experience My most memorable moment at Careworks was my first week with my new team. I believe that ongoing innovation, creativity and positive change is crucial to business resilience and sustainability. I was invited to join my team to review and discuss several ongoing and future initiatives to enhance services and client experience, identify […]

Legislation updates: Workers’ compensation

Careworks regularly monitors and reports on workers’ compensation legislation impacting our customers. Click on the link below for a summary of recent updates. October 2024 workers’ comp law summary – U.S. Legislative changes for private employers and public entities in California and New York and legislation to watch in Pennsylvania.

Colleague spotlight: Jana Butera, Consumer Care Team Lead

Memorable experience: I remember when I first started at Careworks. I knew it was a great fit for me from the moment I joined the team. I saw professionalism and care from every coworker. I believe that this is a need in this industry, and I was so happy to see genuine care for every […]

Legislation updates: Workers’ compensation

Careworks regularly monitors and reports on workers’ compensation legislation impacting our customers. Click on the link below for a summary of recent updates. September 2024 workers’ comp law summary – U.S. Legislative changes for private employers and public entities in California and New York and legislation to watch in Pennsylvania.

Return to work programs: The key to managing loss costs effectively

Employee injuries can lead to increased testing, an overwhelming amount of scripts and ultimately, lost productivity in the workplace. To effectively manage the associated costs and care for workers when they need it most, employers can identify opportunities for modified duty jobs. Learn about how Careworks can support your return to work programs: Click here […]

Fostering employees’ mental health: a Careworks priority

Mental health, a subject that warrants attention every day, takes center stage in May. At Careworks, we are seizing this opportunity to discuss strategies for fostering and maintaining good mental health, and its crucial role in an injured employee’s journey. Experiencing an injury is not just physically painful, but emotionally taxing as well. The process […]

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