NWCDC 2019

PM1 | The $64,000 Question – Do Advocacy Programs Really Work? (Room South Pacific D)

Advocacy philosophy has left an undeniable mark on worker injury management while approaches to implementing advocacy strategies vary, depending on how employers prioritize their injured workers’ needs, among other practical considerations. But does advocacy really eliminate litigation, reduce costs, and improve overall claims outcomes? Hear the real-world experiences of two very different workplaces — both early advocacy adopters — as the presenters explain their techniques, how their programs evolved in recent years, and the outcomes that resulted.