Preventing disability is the most important strategic challenge facing all workers’ compensation systems and claims payers. Yet most cases developing into long-term disability claims begin as routine, non-catastrophic injuries that could be mitigated with the right strategies, interventions, and medical-provider incentives. Dr. Franklin, a distinguished speaker recognized for researching topics such as disability predictors, functional recovery, and medical best practices, will share insights on the three most effective measures for preventing disability. Those measures include identifying workers at risk in order to deliver occupational health’s best practices early on, applying evidence-based decisions, and incentivizing health systems to prevent patient transition from acute to chronic pain.