National Workers’ Compensation and Disability 2017

Living Abled! Achieving Shorter Disability Durations and Better Outcomes (Room Islander F-H)

07 Dec 17
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Mega Session

Medical providers, attorneys, insurers, employers, and an individual’s coping and resiliency strengths all contribute to determining why people with similar injuries or illnesses experience dramatically different disability durations and claims outcomes. Dr. Brigham, known for his inspirational presentations on human potential, impairment and disability, will assess factors driving needless disability, distinguish characteristics of individuals who are impaired and not disabled, disclose how system design drives behaviors and outcomes, and offer solutions to drive shorter disability durations and reduced claims.