No doctor, no problem

March 2, 2020

If you’ve had a medical appointment lately, it’s possible you didn’t see a doctor at all. For decades, the American medical system has been utilizing physician extenders including nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to assist with the rising demands of healthcare. In recent years, their role has expanded to be more autonomous, like having the ability to give diagnoses and write prescriptions. Pharmacists are also beginning to take on new roles. Retail stores with clinics inside and urgent care clinics are at the forefront of this new, convenient patient care.

The new guy at work might soon be a robot

February 24, 2020

We’ve all seen those fascinating videos of robots on an assembly line – long, articulated arms whipping from task to task. That’s what many of us rightly think of when we consider the growing role of automation in the workplace. While that’s part of it, in the coming years we won’t just watch robots in action, we’ll work alongside them and even in tandem with them thanks to artificial intelligence (AI).

Not all victims of workplace trauma sustain physical injuries

February 17, 2020

Nearly two million Americans experience violence in the workplace annually1. According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, workplace violence is the second-leading cause of occupational injury each year.2 Crisis intervention mitigates the harmful effects of traumatic stress, provides support, and offers encouragement to accelerate recovery. Doing so is not only the right thing to do, but it can also prevent losses to productivity at both an individual and organizational level.

Case Study - NT24 National Employer

February 12, 2020

What is Legal/Liability Nurse Review?

February 10, 2020

Legal/Liability Nurse Review is designed to assist the claims adjuster and defense attorney in evaluating a claim and developing a defense strategy. Legal/Liability Reviews can be used for auto, liability, workers’ comp and medical malpractice.

Exceeding Expectations…We Are All Consumers

February 3, 2020

With increased expectations for simple and worry-free service with every interaction, we need to strive towards providing a seamless case management experience to injured workers, providers, employers, and claims management staff.

What's the difference between a drug allergy and a side effect?

January 27, 2020

Drug allergies and side effects present differences that are often misunderstood. They are commonly discussed  in overlapping terms that can understate the importance in how each should be managed (Eg. “I think I’m allergic to Aspirin, it upsets my stomach”).