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Having a patient be active in their recovery after a work injury engages them in the process and bolsters workers' compensation results. When a person suffers a serious physical injury at work, the nature of a catastrophic event can have as much of an emotional impact...

IAIABC Perspectives : Perspectives on Evidence-Based Medicine (November 2019). by Alana Letourneau, M.D., MBA, Senior Vice President, Clinical Strategy Over half of Americans report that they rely on their “gut intuition” to make decisions. In workers’...

For the best workers' comp outcomes, take care of an injured worker's body and mind. No injury exists in a vacuum, and recovery is never just a matter of healing a broken body part. Because physical health is inextricably linked with mental health, getting better...

By: Allen H. Spokane, Chief Technology Officer of Carisk Partners As Bob Dillon once said just a few years ago, “The Times They Are a Changing” and this statement reflects the current state of IT to perfection.  So many topics that only a relatively short time ago...

Michael Rydman of Carisk cites the opioid epidemic and mental health conditions as two major reasons why some claims turn uncontrollable. Risk & Insurance® interviewed Michael Rydman regarding his recent move to Carisk Partners as senior vice president of sales....

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A biopsychosocial approach helps injured workers achieve better outcomes, but jurisdictional obstacles remain. Joe Berardo, CEO of Carisk, outlines the challenges and benefits of a more holistic approach. By: Katie Dwyer | June 17, 2019 In health care, it’s understood...

What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. It is sometimes referred to as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood....

What are opioids? Opioids are naturally found in the opium poppy plant. Some opioid medications are made from this plant while others are made by scientists in labs. Opioids have been used for hundreds of years to treat pain, cough, and diarrhea. What are the most...

Problem drinking that becomes severe is given the medical diagnosis of “alcohol use disorder” or AUD.  AUD is a chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive alcohol use, loss of control over alcohol intake, and a negative emotional state when not...