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Challenge In an effort to keep a billing clerk engaged while she received occupational therapy (OT) for carpal tunnel syndrome, her employer wanted to provide an in-house, modified duty position. Unfortunately, it was deemed impossible to accommodate the employee’s restricted use of her right hand while she underwent treatment. Solution Careworks' return to work ...

Meet Allyson Ziolko, RN, BSN, Field Case Manager

Allyson Ziolko transitioned from acute care to field case management for the one-on-one time with patients. While she may be looked up to as a teacher in this field, her curious nature affords her the ability to learn new ways to make a difference for her team and the injured empl...

With massive shifts in workplace culture and practice over the past several years, opportunities for excellence in your return to work and vocational rehabilitation programs abound.

The post-pandemic realities of vocational rehab and return to work

And just as our workplaces have changed signifi...

At a time where medical benefits account for more than 60% of workers’ compensation claims costs across many jurisdictions, effective managed care partnerships have become more critical than ever. These partnerships not only significantly impact the quality and cost-effectiveness of services for injured employees but also introduce new efficiencies into the claims management p...

Meet Juanita Rios, MA, CRC, Field Case Manager Having been a case manager for seven years, Juanita Rios’ skillset and passion for what she does not only helps injured employees return to work, but ensures their voices are heard throughout the process. As a bilingual case manager, Juanita often hears that Spanish speaking injured employees feel dismissed by medical providers. She is hon...