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How is COVID-19 Impacting Longshore Claims Handling and Medical Treatment?
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses in the maritime industry are considered essential. And as employees continue to work, claims will inevitably occur. This episode discusses how the pandemic is impacting longshore claims handling, how medical treatment is changing for injured workers, and the impact that fear has on the treatment process.
Featuring:
- Dave Widener, director of claims advisory services, The American Equity Underwriters
- Brian McElreath, partner, Lueder, Larkin & Hunter
Longshore Insider is a production of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. Through webcasts, podcasts and blogs, we cover safety, claims, operations and more, all to help waterfront employers run and grow their business while controlling costs.
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1. How is COVID-19 Impacting Longshore Claims Handling and Medical Treatment? (00:00:00)
2. How is this current situation affecting injured workers receiving medical treatment? (00:02:10)
3. As economies reopen, claimants are able to get back in for treatment. Some are afraid, and for a good reason. (00:03:17)
4. Innovative strategies to continue medical treatment and resolve claims (00:05:53)
5. Are we going to see more telemedicine in the future? (00:08:49)
6. The possible impact of telemedicine on preventative care and reduced comorbidities (00:11:57)
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