Obesity: Healthcare Costs on the Rise

Obesity is growing in the US.  This has huge implications for our society and the workers' compensation industry. Some studies show that medical costs for a workers' comp injury are eight times greater for an obese person than a person of healthy weight. 

Drugged and Dangerous

Rising has focused a lot on the health issues caused by an increase in opioid prescriptions and over medication. This article shows how destructive prescription drugs can be, not just to the user, but to society in general.

A Must Read, "Fighting the Rx Epidemic: A Prescription for Workers' Comp"

I’ve done a number of blogs on how the prescription drug epidemic, particularly opioids, has taken a toll on America.  It’s an issue that’s so damaging that I wanted more in depth research so that Rising could craft an effective solution. In this newly published white paper, "Fighting the Rx Epidemic: A Prescription for Workers' Comp," experts from academia, government and industry weigh in on the state of our epidemic and how we can turn it around, together.
 

What to Expect with Change

This is a great article in Forbes on the process of change. It takes the "change" process and breaks it into a predictable path for adoption. As technology, society and companies evolve, things change.

Risk & Insurance Article on Rx Epidemic Features Rising's Technology

A great article on the Prescription Drug Epidemic was recently released in the September Issue of Risk & Insurance. It's written by Rising's Leslie Yeransian who attended the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit earlier this year and interviewed a number of experts who are trying to fix the epidemic.

Creating Exceptional Customer Relationships – It’s a Must

Taking the time to develop exceptional customer relationships is the most underutilized activity in business. Perfect service delivery without a great relationship leaves a person wanting...something. I recently read an insightful article on this topic. So much of what's covered in it, we're doing at Rising. 

The FDA Rejects Mandatory Training for Opioids

​The Food and Drug Administration rejected their own expert panel's recommendation that medical doctors be required to have special training before they could prescribe long-acting narcotic painkillers that can lead to addiction.

We Are Creating Another Problem

I have often written about the issues caused by our medical industry with opioids.  We are creating addicts that in turn create unsatiable and recurring demand.

As society sees the issues and takes action, some people will clean up and some will search for a way to satiate the addiction.

The Opposite of Loneliness

Many of you have heard the tragic news of Marina Keegan, the 22 year old who died in a car accident, shortly after her graduation from Yale University. If you haven't already read her final column for the Yale Daily News, I suggest you do. She writes about life, and what Yale meant to her.

North Carolina Hospital Allowances Increasing

North Carolina has long been a hot bed of expensive hospital bills. They regulate the billing through an agency for workers' compensation and allow a percentage off charges. Those of you that know me, know I find percentage off charges meaningless.