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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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Exploring Data Trends in Workers Compensation

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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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Early Intervention: A Fresh Perspective on Lowering Claim Costs

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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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Solutions for the Prevention of Slips, Trips & Falls

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Slips, trips, and falls are the single most common cause of accidents in the workplace. Reducing the frequency of these accidents requires more than just reactive actions and general maintenance. In this webinar, Safety Consultant Eric Cortez from OSTS Inc. will discuss common causes and types of slips, trips, and falls; proactive everyday prevention measures to help reduce their risk of occurrence; time of year and weather variables; the importance of proper maintenance; and best practice cleaning procedures.


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Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and How Best to Manage It

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Join MEC's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Fernando Branco, for this informative discussion about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Branco will give guidelines for providing the best treatment possible to achieve the best outcomes, while also addressing: The hallmark signs; How changes in the diagnosis criteria have influenced the explosion of diagnoses; The differences between Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and PTSD; How to differentiate PTSD from other psychiatric disorders; Is PTSD curable?; and Are there pharmacological treatments?


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