The Comp Pod

Data breaches are a growing threat to workers' comp organizations. Join Andy and Ivy as they discuss how cyber threats affect the industry and what organizations can do to boost their cybersecurity.

The range of medical products and services needed for injured worker recovery is broad and the opportunities for fraud, waste, and abuse in workers’ comp healthcare are many. Join Andy & Ivy for a current look at FWA in workers’ comp pharmacy and medical services, along with strategies for management.

Chronic pain affects millions and has direct consequences for injured workers. Join Andy & Ivy for a discussion of the causes, impacts, and management of chronic pain in the workplace.

Attorney representation is a factor in increasing claim cost and workers' comp stakeholders are concerned that litigation is becoming more common. Join Andy & Ivy to examine the causes and impact regarding attorney representation in workers' comp.

Migraine drugs make up a growing portion of pharmacy spend in workers' comp. Join Andy & Ivy to learn what workers' comp payers should know about this new class of medications; Attorney representation is a factor in increasing claim cost and workers' comp stakeholders are concerned that litigation is becoming more common. Join Andy & Ivy to examine the causes and impact regarding attorney representation in workers' comp; Chronic pain affects millions and has direct consequences for injured workers. Join Andy & Ivy for a discussion of the causes, impacts, and management of chronic pain in the workplace.

Sleep deprivation and fatigue have far-reaching consequences in the workplace, from poor productivity to death. Join Andy & Ivy for a discussion of common sleep disorders, risk factors for fatigue in the workplace, and how appropriate management of prescription medications is crucial to avoiding further risk.

Hosts Andy & Ivy explore traits unique to Gen Z that can impact healthcare, the workplace, and workers’ comp for this growing segment of the workforce – including trends in substance use, harmful impacts of extended screen time, and an increased focus on mental health.