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Optimizing the Vertical Integration of Workers’ Compensation Medical Treatment in Healthcare

… increase in Temporary Disability benefits at six-months and 10.1% at 12 months. Once again, the increase was substantially exaggerated with low-back claims. Arguably, any increase in cost is offset by the efficiency of care and improved experience, but why not have the best of both by better management of your integrated program? Here are three good places to start: Identify and remove barriers that delay care. The increase in lost-time days suggests that vertical integration fails to deliver faster recovery for workers after their injuries. This result is counterintuitive in that the goal of consolidation is …

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Do You Have a Litigation Avoidance Plan?

Viewpoints from Jeremiah L. Paul, Esq. We’ve all seen the aggressive advertising of work-injury attorneys on billboards, television, and bus stop benches. However, those advertisements alone are rarely the reason an employee hires an attorney. There is almost always an identifiable reason why they respond to one of those ads and it’s possible to develop a plan to avoid it happening. Healthcare systems typically have a higher rate of litigated workers’ compensation claims compared to most industries. Litigated claims generally cost 10 to 12 times that of non-litigated ones. Even a small reduction in your litigation …

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EPIC Adds Talent to Drive Growth Nationally

… client service work of EPIC’s property & casualty operations and the outcomes for its clients. EPIC continues to attract top tier talent nationally, resulting in major growth of retail revenue from $300 million to more than $1 billion over the past five years. “We are in an insurance climate where risk expertise isn’t the only skill you need for success. More often, it’s creative solutions and deep specialization in an industry that is closing risk gaps for clients. This intersection is where we are focused when we acquire talent,” said Adam Meyerowitz, Chief Operating Officer of EPIC and …

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EPIC Welcomes Rob Allen

Rob Allen Joins the Southeast Region as Senior Risk Consultant, Specialty Construction EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is pleased to announce that Rob Allen has recently joined the firm as a Senior Risk Consultant, specializing in Commercial Insurance. In this pivotal role, Allen will spearhead new business development, devise sales strategies, and implement innovative solutions for specialty insurance firms. “We are thrilled to welcome Rob to our dynamic team,” says Brian Tanner, Managing Principal for EPIC Birmingham. “His experience, leadership, and passion will drive creative solutions for specialty construction firms nationwide.” Allen brings a wealth of expertise to EPIC. Before joining …

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EPIC Welcomes Tom Allen

Tom Allen Joins the Southeast Region as Risk Consultant, Specialty Construction EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants is delighted to announce that Tom Allen has recently joined our team as a Risk Consultant, specializing in Specialty Construction. In this crucial role, Tom will provide expert guidance to organizations and companies, assisting them in navigating potential risks and developing effective risk management strategies. “We are excited to have Tom on our team, “says Brian Tanner, Managing Principal for EPIC Birmingham. “His underwriting experience and brokerage marketing experience will drive significant value to the market segments we serve.” Tom embarked on his insurance …

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EPIC Welcomes Rhonda France

Rhonda France Joins EPIC as Principal, National Risk Management and Impact Risk Partners EPIC is excited to announce that Rhonda France has joined the National Risk Management and Impact Risk Partners Practice. In her new role, Rhonda will be responsible for complex risk business development and leveraging her data analytics, managed care, and complex care management experience to help clients mitigate their total cost of risk. With over 30 years of experience in complex risk management, data analysis, and managed care, Rhonda brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our organization. Throughout her distinguished career, Rhonda has consistently demonstrated …

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EPIC Welcomes Steve Gaches

… growth within the company’s music and touring business. “Steve has a profound understanding of the entertainment industry. His expertise in live events, music licensing, contracts, and intellectual property will greatly enhance our capabilities and service offerings to clients in the entertainment ecosystem,” said Scott Davis, President of National Specialties & Risk Management at EPIC. “We are thrilled to expand EPIC’s entertainment specialty in the Nashville region under Steve’s leadership.” “I am excited to be a part of the EPIC team and enhance our presence in the music and entertainment space, particularly here in the vibrant music city of …

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EPIC Welcomes Louis Oliver

Team’s Expertise Expands as Louis Oliver Joins as Director, Mergers & Acquisitions EPIC is thrilled to welcome Louis Oliver as the Director of Mergers & Acquisitions. With over 12 years of experience in the insurance services and distribution arenas from an investment banking standpoint, Louis brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm that will be invaluable to the competitive dynamics of M&A within insurance distribution. At SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Louis spent ten years covering the insurance space and later spent two years at William Blair. Louis is excited to join the dynamic team at EPIC. He looks forward to identifying …

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