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Join us on September 14 for this webinar where MEC’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Fernando Branco, will discuss how applying evidence-based medicine can help manage expectations when treating spinal injuries. He will also address common types of spine injuries, provide insight on proper diagnosis and treatment, explore potential pitfalls, and consider the future of spine care.
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Ensuring that employees understand the safety provisions of the machine they are using is important to ensure that they are protected from potential injury. In this webinar, Mike Geosano from OSTS discusses types of machinery that need guarding along with how to identify and control hazards, safeguarding methods, types of guards, types of devices, clothing and jewelry restrictions, lockout/tagout procedures, and preventative maintenance.
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This isn't your average webinar - your questions drive the conversation, and Michael Geosano is ready with insightful answers. Don't miss this chance to engage and learn!
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The shoulder joint is vulnerable to many issues due to frequent use and instability. Illness, trauma, or work that involves heavy lifting or constantly utilizing the same arm movement are just a few things that can negatively affect this fragile area. Join MEC's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Fernando Branco, on April 21 at 11:00 a.m. CDT for insight into complexities of the shoulder anatomy, common shoulder injuries seen in workers compensation cases, and best practice diagnosis and treatment guidelines.
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Back injuries continue to be one of the most prevalent workplace injuries. According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), back disorders are one of the leading causes of disability for people in their working years. Most back injuries result from chronic exposure, not one-time incidents. Join us for this webinar where Michael (Mike) Geosano, the President of OSTS, Inc. will provide practical tips employers can use to help protect employees by correcting bad habits and proactively building awareness of the importance of practicing proper lifting techniques. These can include properly sizing up loads and judging limits, understanding the extreme forces placed on the back when not lifting correctly, and recognizing common pitfalls in everyday activities, both at work and home.
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Keeping up with the constantly shifting legal and regulatory environment impacting workers compensation is an arduous process that has only increased in difficulty given the events of 2020. In this webinar, MEC’s Geoff Jones will highlight some emerging trends affecting workers compensation as after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. He will review how legislative changes, COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and technology usage affect the workers compensation industry and offer practical considerations to help you lean into this new normal while still mitigating risk.
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The workers compensation market continues to face challenges such as steadily increasing medical costs and the emergence of new risks and exposures. In this webinar, members of MEC’s Predictive Analytics and Actuarial departments discuss how we are able to leverage the large amounts of detailed medical data we see associated with workers compensation claims in the analysis of trends in prescription drug costs and the identification of cost-saving opportunities for our self-insured client
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In this webinar, members of MEC’s predictive analytics and best-in-class claims teams explore how our innovative approach to risk management, combining early intervention with the right expertise and effective resources, helps insureds navigate the turbulent waters of complex workers compensation claims. The discussion will review how a coordinated use of data, analytics, and targeted claim strategies can help calm the storm and mitigate exposure once an accident has occurred. Using case studies, they will demonstrate that setting a course to successful claim outcomes begins with timely information and prompt action.
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Register now for this essential discussion on healthcare workforce safety.
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