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Workers’ Comp Unwrapped
Workers' Comp Unwrapped with Aniq is your go-to podcast for uncovering the complexities of the workers' compensation system. Join Aniq, an experienced industry professional, as he breaks down the latest trends, tips, and case studies in workers' comp, making it easier for business owners, HR professionals, and employees to navigate. From understanding your rights to exploring key legal developments, Anique unwraps the essential information you need to know, all in an engaging and…
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Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 322; WC Fraud Lessons from 2025: GPS Plumbing, Phantom Claims & More
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 322 – WC Fraud Lessons from 2025: Payroll Schemes, Phantom Claims & Provider Pitfalls What does fraud look like in California workers’…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 321; Case Study: How One Practice Lost $120K to Bad Documentation
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 321 – Case Study: How One Practice Lost $120K to Documentation Gaps What happens when good care meets poor documentation? In this real…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 320; Long COVID Billing in 2025: Prolonged Disability and Coding Gaps
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 320 — Long COVID in Workers’ Comp: Billing Strategies for Complex, High-Cost Cases Long COVID cases challenge providers and billing teams…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 319; Proposed Utilization Review Amendments: Preparing for 2025 Changes
Send us Fan Mail That feeling when Sacramento drops another “update” — and you’re not sure whether anything actually changed. For months, we’ve been reading…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 318; Appealing IMR Delays: Strategies for Faster Resolutions
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 318 — Appealing IMR Delays: Strategies for Faster Resolutions IMR delays can stall treatment and frustrate patients. Join Anique and…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 317; Managing Denied Post-Acute Care Claims: Best Practices
Send us Fan Mail Denied post-acute care claims are common, but avoidable. In Episode 317, Anique and Angela break down why denials happen, the documentation…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 316; Overcoming Utilization Review (UR) Denials in 2025
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 316 – Overcoming UR Denials in 2025 California’s UR rules have evolved, and so should your strategy. Anique and Angela break down how to…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 315; Preparing for Billing Audits: Ensuring Compliance in 2025
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 315 – Preparing for Billing Audits: Ensuring Compliance in 2025 Billing audits are tightening in 2025, and even small mistakes can lead to…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 314; Navigating OSHA Compliance for Medical Practices in Workers’ Comp
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 314 – Navigating OSHA Compliance for Medical Practices in Workers’ Comp OSHA compliance isn’t just for employers. Medical practices…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 313; Electronic Signatures: Simplifying Workers’ Comp Documentation
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 312 – E-Billing Compliance: Electronic Signatures – Simplifying Workers’ Comp Documentation California’s AB 2337 makes electronic…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 311; E-Billing Compliance: Avoiding Liberty Mutual’s e-EOR Violations
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 311 – E-Billing Compliance: Avoiding Liberty Mutual’s e-EOR Violations California law requires insurers to send compliant electronic…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 310; Navigating AB 1870: Ensuring Compliance in Multi-Role Practices
Send us Fan Mail Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 310: California’s AB 1870 updates workplace poster requirements starting January 1, 2025. Max and Angela break…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 309; Medical-Legal Cost Management: Navigating the 2025 Fee Schedule
Send us Fan Mail Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 309: Dive into California’s 2025 medical-legal fee schedule updates and what they mean for providers. Learn…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 308; Billing for Freelance Worker Injuries: SB 988 Compliance
Send us Fan Mail Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 308: Explore billing for freelance worker injuries under SB 988 in California. Learn verification steps…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 307; Billing for Gig Worker Injuries: Navigating Proposition 22
Send us Fan Mail Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 307: Navigating gig worker injuries under California’s Proposition 22 can be tricky for providers. In this…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 306; Billing for Vocational Rehab Services in Workers’ Comp
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 306 – Billing for Vocational Rehabilitation Services in Workers’ Comp Injured workers often need vocational rehab to get back to work—but…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 305; Higher Disability Payments: Optimizing Billing for TTD Increases
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 305 – Higher Disability Payments: Optimizing Billing for TTD Increases The California TTD rate is rising 3.8% in 2025—good news for…
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Workers Comp Unwrapped 304; New Physician and Pharmaceutical Fee Schedules: What’s Changing in 2025
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 304 – New Physician and Pharmaceutical Fee Schedules: What’s Changing in 2025 California’s DWC has released updated physician and…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers Comp Unwrapped 303; Impact of the 2025 Pure Premium Rate Increase on Provider Billing
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 303 – Impact of the 2025 Pure Premium Rate Increase on Provider Billing The WCIRB has approved an 11.2% increase to the 2025 pure premium…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 302; Liberty Mutual’s Excessive Refund Requests: How to Fight Back
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 302 – Liberty Mutual’s Excessive Refund Requests: How to Fight Back Liberty Mutual has been sending refund requests for authorized…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 301; Navigating PPO Contracts and Silent PPOs - Maximizing Revenue
Send us Fan Mail Ep. 301 – Navigating PPO Contracts and Silent PPOs: Maximizing Revenue In this season opener, Max and Ayesha break down the world of PPO…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 228; Filing Amendments to Workers’ Comp Claims: Best Practices
Send us Fan Mail Subtitle: If You Don’t Update the Claim, You’re Updating Your Write-Off List In this episode of Workers Comp Unwrapped, Max is joined by…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 227: Overcoming Common Denials in Post-Acute Care Claims
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Workers Comp Unwrapped, Max and Ayesha dive into the frustrating world of post-acute care claim denials, where even the…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 226; Essential Documents for Workers’ Comp Compliance in California
Send us Fan Mail In this must-listen episode, Max and Ayesha dive into the critical documents every provider, employer, and insurer must have to stay…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 225; Avoiding Pitfalls in Workers’ Comp Timelines: From Filing to Follow-Up
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Workers Comp Unwrapped, Max and Ayesha break down the most important—and often missed—deadlines in California workers’…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 224; What Happens After Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Workers Comp Unwrapped, Max and guest expert Ayesha dive into the real impact of Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) on…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 223; Collaborative Strategies Between Adjusters, Attorneys, and Providers
Send us Fan Mail 🎙 Workers Comp Unwrapped – Episode 223 Title: Collaborative Strategies Between Adjusters, Attorneys, and Providers Subtitle: Because "We…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 222: When to Involve Utilization Review in Workers’ Comp Cases
Send us Fan Mail Workers Comp Unwrapped – Episode 222 Topic: When to Involve Utilization Review in Workers’ Comp Cases Subtitle: How to Survive UR, Get…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 221: Understanding Workers’ Comp Subrogation- What Providers Should Know
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 221 – Understanding Workers’ Comp Subrogation: What Providers Should Know Guest: Ayesha | Host: Max Subrogation: that frustrating…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWCU 220; Unpacking the DOGE Controversy while MLM—Expose the Real Risk
Send us Fan Mail Episode 20 – Unpacking the DOGE Controversy While MLM: Expose the Real Risk In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the growing controversy…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWCU 219; $1M Fraud Case: Lessons from the GPS Plumbing Scandal & How MLM Can Save You
Send us Fan Mail $1M Workers’ Comp Fraud Case: How Being with MLM Could Save You" In this episode of Workers’ Comp Unwrapped, Max Cooper is joined by…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 218; Q&A Session by MLM Experts
Send us Fan Mail After successful Season 01 and ongoing Season 02, MLM is now introducing a session where our workers' comp experts answer your most asked…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 218: Exploring the Role of Blockchain in Workers’ Comp Billing
Send us Fan Mail Episode 18: Exploring the Role of Blockchain in Workers’ Comp Billing Blockchain technology is poised to revolutionize workers’ comp billing…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 217; Q&A Session by MLM Experts
Send us Fan Mail After successful Season 01 and ongoing Season 02, MLM is now introducing a session where our workers' comp experts answer your most asked…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 217: The Rise of Virtual Hearings in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Send us Fan Mail Episode 17: The Rise of Virtual Hearings in Workers’ Compensation Cases Virtual hearings are reshaping the workers’ compensation system…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 216; Q&A Session by MLM Experts
Send us Fan Mail After successful Season 01 and ongoing Season 02, MLM is now introducing a session where our workers' comp experts answer your most asked…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 216: Leveraging Analytics to Improve Workers’ Comp Billing Outcomes
Send us Fan Mail How data analytics can help providers identify patterns in denials, underpayments, and treatment trends to optimise revenue? Episode 16…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 215; Q&A Session by MLM Experts
Send us Fan Mail After successful Season 01 and ongoing Season 02, MLM is now introducing a session where our workers comp experts answer your most asked…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 215: Workers’ Comp Fraud- What Every Provider Needs to Know
Send us Fan Mail Workers’ Comp Fraud – What Every Provider Needs to Know Workers’ compensation fraud is a multi-billion-dollar problem that affects medical…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers’ Comp Unwrapped 214: How to Handle Complex Workers’ Comp Cases with Multiple Providers
Send us Fan Mail Handling complex workers’ comp cases doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this episode of Workers Comp Unwrapped, we tackle the challenges and…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 213: Specialty Series- Navigating Workers’ Comp for Psychiatry and Psychology
Send us Fan Mail Mental health care is essential in workers’ compensation—but navigating the system isn’t always easy. In this episode of Workers Comp…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 212: Specialty Series- Billing Best Practices for Chiropractic Care
Send us Fan Mail Chiropractic care is critical in workers’ comp—but navigating billing and treatment approvals can be a challenge. In this episode of Workers…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers’ Comp Unwrapped 211: RFAs Demystified- Filing Successful Requests for Authorization
Send us Fan Mail Struggling with denied RFAs or delays in treatment approvals? This episode is for you. In Workers Comp Unwrapped, we tackle the art and…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers’ Comp Unwrapped 210: The Defense Attorney’s Role; Protecting Employers and Insurers
Send us Fan Mail Defense attorneys are a vital part of the workers’ compensation system, representing employers and insurers in contested claims. In this…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers’ Comp Unwrapped 209: The Applicant Attorney’s Role in Contested Claims
Send us Fan Mail #podcast #newepisode #episode #healthcare #hospitals #medical #workerscomp #attorney #doctors #california #usa #billing #workerscompbilling…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers’ Comp Unwrapped 208: Injured Worker Responsibilities in Workers’ Compensation Claims
Send us Fan Mail #podcast #newepisode #episode #healthcare #hospitals #medical #workerscomp #attorney #doctors #california #usa #billing #workerscompbilling…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 207: Filing a Claim in California- The Employer’s Perspective
Send us Fan Mail #podcast #newepisode #episode #healthcare #hospitals #medical #workerscomp #attorney #doctors #california #usa #billing #workerscompbilling…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 206: How to Handle Lien Withdrawals
Send us Fan Mail #podcast #newepisode #episode #healthcare #hospitals #medical #workerscomp #attorney #doctors #california #usa #billing #workerscompbilling…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 205: Inconsistent Reports from Third-Party Billing Companies
Send us Fan Mail Are your third-party billing reports creating more problems than solutions? In this episode of Workers Comp Unwrapped, we dive deep into the…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 204: Relationship Between Insurance Rep and Collections Rep
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked but vital relationship between insurance representatives and collections representatives in…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 203: Interpretation Charges vs Market Price- Struggles of Getting Paid!
Send us Fan Mail Struggling with denial after denial? You’re not alone! In this episode of Workers Comp Unwrapped, we tackle Inappropriate Reasoning in…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers’ Comp Unwrapped 202: Follow-Up Headaches Faced by Providers with Accounts Receivable (A/R)
Send us Fan Mail Where do doctors usually struggle with their follow-up strategies? How does it affect the delay of payments? In this episode, we tackle one of…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers’ Comp Unwrapped 201: How Medical Providers Counter Inappropriate Denials and Successfully Overturn them?
Send us Fan Mail Struggling with denial after denial? You’re not alone! In this episode of Workers Comp Unwrapped, we tackle Inappropriate Reasoning in…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers’ Comp Unwrapped 115: The Clock Is Ticking; The Critical Role of Timely Second Bill Reviews in Healthcare Revenue
Send us Fan Mail Missed deadlines for Second Bill Reviews (SBRs) are a silent revenue killer for healthcare providers. In the fast-paced world of workers’…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 114: Decoding Medical Billing Objections; Navigating Common Challenges and Their Root Causes
Send us Fan Mail Billing denials and objections can feel like a constant battle for medical providers, especially in the intricate world of workers’…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 113: Filing a Declaration of Readiness: Your Complete Guide
Send us Fan Mail This episode provides a comprehensive guide to filing a Declaration of Readiness to Proceed (DOR) in California’s workers' compensation…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 112: Mastering the Declaration of Readiness to Proceed; Prerequisites, Challenges, and Insights
Send us Fan Mail Episode Description: Filing a Declaration of Readiness to Proceed (DOR) is a critical step in California's workers' compensation process…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 111: Holiday Injuries and Workers’ Comp Insights; 12 Workers’ Comp Lessons for the Holiday Season
Send us Fan Mail The holidays aren’t just about decking the halls—they’re also a peak season for workers’ comp claims. In this festive episode, Max and Ayesha…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 110: Streamlining Claims with UAN-How to Register and Optimize Billing in Workers' Comp
Send us Fan Mail "Streamlining Claims with UAN: A Fun and Informative Guide to Registration and Billing Optimization" The Universal Account Number (UAN) might…
Workers’ Comp UnwrappedWorkers' Comp Unwrapped 109: The Time Crunch of Lien Filings – Why Deadlines Matter and How to Keep Up
Send us Fan Mail In the fast-paced world of workers’ compensation, deadlines are everything—especially when it comes to lien filings. In this episode of…