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InsurTech Geek PodcastThe Research Shaping the Future of Workers’ Compensation with Ramona Tanabe from Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI)Hosts James Benham & Rob Galbraith are joined by Ramona Tanabe from Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). Ramona shares his expertise and insights from the nation’s largest workers’ comp research database. Discover how WCRI’s innovative research is shaping the future of workers’ compensation, addressing key challenges, and driving data-informed decisions across the industry.
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Workers Comp MattersNew Study Asks if Having a Lawyer Boosts Workers Comp PaymentsGuest Bogdan Savych, a senior policy analyst at the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), discusses his new paper, written with David Neumark, entitled “Impact of Attorney Representation on Workers’ Compensation Payments.”WCRI studied the impact of attorney representation when it comes to indemnity payments (income replacement benefits) for injured workers in what, on its face, is supposed to be a straightforward Workers’ Compensation system. What impact, statistically, does having an attorney represent an injured worker have on payments? Not surprisingly, Savych’s research found that for workers, having an attorney represent them in their claims can result in...2024-10-2930 min
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Deconstructing CompRamona Tanabe: In Data We TrustSend us a textRamona Tanabe is our latest guest, right on the heals of the 40th Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6, 2024, in Boston, MA. This is Ramona's second time as a guest on Deconstructing Comp. Join us as we discuss and recount highlights from the recent conference in Boston. Ramona turns the tables on Yvonne and asks her to share what sessions she learned something new at the conference. We also talk about Ramona's first year as CEO and how her experience has been. Plus, a few other fun details. To...2024-03-2943 minLegal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsLong COVID And Workers’ Comp, A Deep Dive Into A Real IssueDid we ever learn a lot during the once-in-a-generation health event that was COVID! Guest Dr. Bogdan Savych of the Workers Comp Research Institute (WCRI) is a policy analyst who is studying the lasting effects of the illness, as well as lingering cases of Long Covid. What is “Long COVID?” How big is the problem? Is it even real? Is a pandemic an occupational disease? Savych is investigating who should pay and who decides how much a claim is worth. Imagine months, maybe years, of shortness of breath, brain fog, anxiety, and chest pain. The question is wheth...2023-11-2131 minWorkers Comp MattersLong COVID And Workers’ Comp, A Deep Dive Into A Real IssueDid we ever learn a lot during the once-in-a-generation health event that was COVID! Guest Dr. Bogdan Savych of the Workers Comp Research Institute (WCRI) is a policy analyst who is studying the lasting effects of the illness, as well as lingering cases of Long Covid. What is “Long COVID?” How big is the problem? Is it even real? Is a pandemic an occupational disease? Savych is investigating who should pay and who decides how much a claim is worth. Imagine months, maybe years, of shortness of breath, brain fog, anxiety, and chest pain. The question is wheth...2023-11-2131 minDeconstructing CompRamona Tanabe: New Heights with WC ResearchSend us a textFollow along with Yvonne Guibert and Rafael Gonzalez as they chat with Ramona Tanabe, Executive Vice President and Counsel at Workers' Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). They explore her educational background and career in workers' compensation doing public policy research.Ramona gives us a glimpse of her work with WCRI, where she has worked for over two decades! Plus, we'll get a sneak peek at what we have to look forward to at the upcoming WCRI Annual Issues & Research Conference in Phoenix, AZ. What is WCRI? Founded in 1983, the Workers C...2023-03-0931 min
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The Classical Music MinuteThe Classical Music Minute Is Coming To Classical 95.9-FM WCRI In 2023!!!DescriptionBeginning January 4th 2023, Classical 95.9-FM WCRI will be airing The Classical Music Minute just prior to Noon every Wednesday. Catch it live!About Classical 95.9-FM WCRIClassical 95.9-FM WCRI & Billboard Connection Providence are owned by Judson Group, Inc., a company that includes the son and grandsons of broadcasting pioneer Ted Jones, founder of Charles River Broadcasting Company and Boston’s legendary classical music station, WCRB. Judson Group acquired Classical 95.9-FM WCRI from Charles River Broadcasting in 2006 and is committed to carrying on the Ted Jones tradition of radio excellence.2022-12-2200 min
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