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Critical PointAuthor: Milliman, Inc.
Objectivity matters. Today, more than ever. With no agenda, other than getting it right, Millimans Critical Point podcast takes a deep dive into subject matter that affects the health and well-being of people across the globe, from healthcare to retirement security, flood insurance to autonomous vehicles. Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to economists, Critical Point examines the inherent challenges and innovative solutions that Milliman consultants encounter through their daily work around healthcare, employee benefits, risk management, technology, investment consulting, insurance, and financial services. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Workers’ comp costs are climbing. How can insurers and employers bring them down?
Episode 64
Tuesday, 28 July, 2026
Workers’ compensation insurance claims are staying open longer than ever, driving up costs and pushing more injured employees to litigate. On this episode of Critical Point, two workers’ comp experts—Milliman’s Stephanie Schmidt and the “Riskfluencer” Sandy Avina—unpack this trend and outline several cost-containment strategies for employers. They discuss the impact of comorbidities on workers’ health and healing, why social media is making many employees wrongly assume they need a lawyer, and how nurse case managers, preferred provider networks, and return-to-work programs can help control costs while helping injured workers recover.You can read the episode transcript on our website.
