Compassionate Wisdom: Recovering from Catastrophe Begins with a Prediction
Catastrophic injuries are life-threatening, costly and likely to create permanent impairment and long-term medical needs. Such complex cases often fall into the cracks in our fractured healthcare system. Understandably, injured…
Leaders Speak: 2018 Year in Review, Part One
As 2018 winds down, it seems like an appropriate time to feature some of the top content that has been provided by Leaders from the industry for our Leaders Speak…
NWCDC 2018: How to Navigate and Manage Catastrophic Claims
Michael Choo MD, CMO, Paradigm; and Kevin Confetti, Deputy Chief Risk Officer, University of California, talked catastrophic claims at one of the final NWCDC sessions Friday. Confetti said part of…
Paradigm Outcomes Rebrands, Establishes Three Divisions
Paradigm Outcomes, a provider of medical management for catastrophic workers’ comp injuries, is now known simply as Paradigm. The rebranding encompasses Paradigm’s wholly owned subsidiaries, The Alaris Group, Encore Unlimited,…
Good for Paradigm, Good for Injured Workers, Good for Kids’ Chance
I had a chance some time back to speak at length with John Watts, CEO of Paradigm Outcomes, about the growth his company was undergoing as well as some of…
Unapproved Drugs Add to Intrathecal Pump Risk
Intrathecal pumps, drug-delivery systems that have been controversial in workers’ compensation, are the subject of a warning issued Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has cautioned…
Member Spotlight: City of Oakland Manages a Catastrophic Claim using Paradigm
Catastrophic and complex injuries are uncommon, but when they occur, they are costly in so many ways! The employer wants to find their employee the best possible care to get…