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Where You’ll See Careworks in June 2025

At Careworks, we believe in the power of connection and collaboration. We are proud to participate in the following industry conferences and events in June. These events provide valuable opportunities to learn, network and share. PRIMA June 1-4, 2025, at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA 2025 National Council of Self-Insurers Annual Meeting & […]

Ergonomics at Work: A Guide for Employees and Employers

In recent years, many people have transitioned to remote work or adopted a hybrid work model, blending home and office environments. This shift often led to quickly assembled workspaces, from uncomfortable chairs to makeshift desk setups, many of which were not designed with long-term use in mind. Whether you chose a remote position for convenience […]

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. March 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.

Where You’ll See Careworks in April and May 2025

At Careworks, we believe in the power of connection and collaboration. We are proud to participate in the following industry conferences and events in April and May. These events provide valuable opportunities to learn, network and share. 2025 Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Forum “WCCP” April 9-11, 2025, at OMNI Orlando Resort ChampionsGate in Champions Gate, […]

Colleague spotlight: Joel Perez, Director Ancillary Operations

Memorable experience One of my memorable moments was collaborating with my peers to assist our client, who provides telephonic case management to their patients. Our team met for some time to develop a workflow to meet our client’s needs. As a team, we crossed our Ts and dotted our Is to ensure this workflow helped […]

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. February 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.

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 […]

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