About the Study

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Focus Areas

Prioritizing Core Competencies

Talent Development & Retention

Impact of Technology & Data

Medical Performance Management

The Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study is a national study examining the complex forces impacting claims management in workers’ compensation today.

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About the Study Program:

The Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study is a national research program examining the complex forces impacting claims management in workers’ compensation today. The study’s mission is to advocate for the advancement of claims management by providing both quantitative and qualitative research that allows organizations to evaluate priorities, hurdles, and strategies amongst their peers. Conceived and directed by Rising Medical Solutions, the Study addresses the gap in available research focusing on how claims organizations deal with industry-wide operational challenges.

Today, the ongoing study program is a collaboration of workers’ compensation leaders who represent diverse perspectives and share a commitment to providing meaningful information about claims management trends and best opportunities for advancement. Recognizing the need for an unbiased approach, the study is guided by an independent Principal Researcher and an Advisory Council of industry experts whose involvement is critical to maintaining a framework that produces impartial and compelling research.

About the Principal Researcher & Study Report Author:

Denise Zoe Algire, MBA, RN, COHN-S/CM, FAAOHN,
Director of Health | Albertsons Companies
Denise Zoe Algire serves as the principal researcher and report author for the studies. She is a nationally recognized expert in enterprise risk management, managed care, and integrated disability management. She is board certified in occupational and environmental health and is a fellow of the American Association of Occupational & Environmental Health Nurses. Bringing more than 25 years of industry experience, her expertise includes claim operations, medical management, risk management, and healthcare practice management.

About the Study Director & Publisher,
Rising Medical Solutions:

Rising Medical Solutions (Rising) is a national medical care and cost optimization company that serves payers of medical claims in the workers’ compensation, auto, liability, and group health markets. Rising conceived the study idea and leads the logistical, project management, industry outreach, and publication aspects of the effort. For study inquiries, please contact Chief Experience Officer and Study Program Director, Rachel Fikes.

About the Advisory Council:

Providing the critical expertise needed to deliver useful information to claims organizations, the Council is comprised of executive leadership from across the industry, including:

Denise Zoe Algire, Director of Health |
Albertsons Companies

Marcos Iglesias, MD, Chief Medical Director |
AF Group

Paul Kearney, Chief Claims Officer |
AF Group

Robert Biltz, VP, Workers’ Comp Claims Management |
AmTrust Financial Services

Tyrone Spears, Chief, Workers’ Comp Division |
City of Los Angeles

Kelli Chapman, VP, Claims |
Eastern Alliance Insurance Group

Thomas Stark, RVP, Commercial Lines |
Encova Insurance

Daniel Conley, Partner, SVP, Director of Claims |
FutureComp

Helen Weber, AVP, Head of Medical Strategy |
The Hanover Insurance Group

Adam Seidner, MD, Chief Medical Officer |
The Hartford

Victoria Kennedy, VP, Workers’ Comp |
Linea Solutions

Jaclyn Tiger, Sr. Director, Claims, Workers’ Comp |
Markel

Jennifer Barth, VP, Chief Legal & Claims Officer |
MEM

Stacey Foote, VP, Claims |
The MEMIC Group

Michele Lewis, Medical Services Director |
Montana State Fund

Molly Flanagan, AVP, Workers’ Comp Claims |
Nationwide

Sharon DelGuercio, Director, Workers’ Comp |
Publix Super Markets

Brigitte Hamilton, VP of Claims |
SAIF

Sarah Grace, RN, Managing Director, Workers’ Comp Product Medical Innovation & Strategy | Travelers

Brian Trick, Sr. Director, Employee Health &
Claims Services | Wegmans Food Markets