A very quick post this morning to remind you that we have a very rare opportunity this week. Thursday we will be hosting the “National Workers’ Compensation Regulators Virtual Town Hall” webcast discussing COVID-19 and its impact on our industry. It is being put together by the Southern Association of Workers’ Compensation Administrators (SAWCA). Regulators…
My First Telehealth Experience and the Do-It-Yourself Physical
This week I had my first ever telehealth experience. It went pretty much as expected, and in some ways was a very typical patient experience. That was mostly because I logged in at my appointed time and waited alone in a cold and empty room for over half an hour before my doctor came in.…
Insurance Companies are Businesses, Too
In the rush to protect businesses and consumers from financial disaster, state governors around the nation are enacting a variety of rules and requirements to help provide relief to people struggling with the economic impact of COVID-19. In some states, evictions and foreclosures have been ordered stopped. Others have enacted all sorts of moratoriums on…
Things I'm Thankful for in the Time of COVID
It sounds a bit strange, but as I approach the end of my 4th week of “hunkering down” in the era of COVID-19, there are things I have seen and experienced that make me quite thankful. In no particular order: I am thankful that my extended family is safe in this time of uncertainty. I am…
Communication, COVID, and the SAWCA National Regulator Town Hall
We announced this morning that the Southern Association of Workers’ Compensation Administrators (SAWCA) will be presenting a “Virtual Town Hall” comprised of many of the nations’ workers’ compensation regulators. We are very honored to have the privilege of hosting the event under our nascent Center for Education Excellence. It will be an historic event, as…
Need Another Break from COVID? Here Are Pictures of Dogs
Let it never be said that I am not fair. Last week, being just unable to write anything about COVID-19 for the day, I published a collection of cat pictures. The response was surprisingly positive, and it appears to have struck a chord. We did receive a couple comments however, that we were not giving…
During COVID Crisis, Tech and the Trades Have Time to Shine
Contrary to popular belief, despite the almost instantaneous cessation of normalcy caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, the world is still turning. Things are still being done. And the importance of certain areas and services really start to show through. There has been a tremendous amount of coverage on the heroes of the front line, the…
Lying About Coronavirus: Ignorance is Alive and Well
We can all agree that lying is wrong. We could also probably agree that lying at a time of international crisis would be truly ill advised. Especially if that lie was about having Coronavirus – so that you could take the day off work. Yet, in the midst of the pandemic, stories are arising that…
If You're Sick of COVID-19, Here Are Some Pictures of Cats
I need a break. I don’t know about you, but it’s Friday, and I am Coronavirused out. I may not have the dreaded COVID-19 bug, but I am surely sick of talking about it, reading about it and generally living it each and every moment. I am tired of the constant flow of emails touting…
Will the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Crush Small Business?
A bill intended to help employees who find themselves affected by the COVID-19 emergency was signed into law on March 18, 2020. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was the second legislative effort to address the crisis. As a small businessperson reviewing the new requirements placed upon his company, I have to wonder if this bill will crush the…