Webinars & Resources

Managing a Spinal Cord Injury for a Successful Outcome

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Spinal cord injuries can be physically debilitating and costly to treat—especially if not managed properly. Gain valuable insights into the latest strategies and techniques for effective treatment, rehabilitation, and support of spinal cord injuries by joining our upcoming webinar with Tracie Lemus, MEC's National Catastrophic Medical Consultant, on Tuesday, April 18th at 11 AM CST. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of this critical topic.

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Understanding Knee Injuries and Treatment Options

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In this webinar Dr. Branco will explain the anatomy of the knee and describe the most common knee injuries. He’ll also provide tips on how to diagnose each type of injury and offer his insights into the best initial and follow up treatments. Join us to learn all you “kneed” to know about the knee!

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Trends in Workers Compensation: Social Determinants of Health

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Don't miss this December 14 webinar, where MEC’s Advanced Analytics team will discuss recent research and industry trends related to how social determinants of health impact workers compensation claims. We will discuss how MEC's XCEL Analytics® and Claims Consultation Services identify opportunities to improve claim outcomes.

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Spine Injuries and Disorders: Diagnosis and Evidence-Based Treatment

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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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Machine Guarding for Safety

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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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Is Your Safety Committee an Action Committee?

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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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Shoulder Injuries and Trends in Orthopedic Treatment

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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 Injury Prevention: Tips to Protect Your Employees

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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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Legal Trends in Workers Compensation

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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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