25b3ea7c-8e2d-5599-b244-ee70ec1bb6e4Fri, 08 May 2026 20:45:46 +0000Captivate.fmThe Comp Podhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/d5afaffb-d84e-42f6-ac3d-c662f559cbf8/mktg-5742-andy-ivy-podcast-3000x3000.jpgThe Comp PodThe Comp PodThe Comp Pod with Andy and Ivy, sponsored by Healthesystems, is an AI-assisted podcast discussing the hottest topics in workers’ compensation.https://the-comp-pod.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastEpisode 14: Occupational Lung Diseases and Pharmacy ManagementOccupational lung diseases make up a small but significant portion of workers’ comp claims. Andy and Ivy discuss the at-risk populations and considerations for pharmacy management.

]]>Occupational lung diseases make up a small but significant portion of workers’ comp claims. Andy and Ivy discuss the at-risk populations and considerations for pharmacy management.

]]>fcf9f1dc-b300-4e09-ad91-d5e4527d2baeFri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -040013:42falsefull1414Episode 13: Trends in Durable Medical EquipmentDemand for DME is rising, as are costs. Andy and Ivy discuss what's causing the increases and how product-level visibility can help contain costs.

]]>Demand for DME is rising, as are costs. Andy and Ivy discuss what's causing the increases and how product-level visibility can help contain costs.

]]>24e4b765-3b14-459e-8dc2-f8fe38a5d1e2Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:15:00 -040017:04falsefull1313Episode 12: The 2026 Workers' Comp Industry Insights Survey ReportSince 2019, the annual Workers' Compensation Industry Insights Survey has tracked the pulse of the workers' compensation industry. Andy and Ivy discuss insights from the 2026 survey, including a focus on injured worker patient engagement.

]]>Since 2019, the annual Workers' Compensation Industry Insights Survey has tracked the pulse of the workers' compensation industry. Andy and Ivy discuss insights from the 2026 survey, including a focus on injured worker patient engagement.

]]>79414198-f30f-46ea-94be-8aa5cc179cbeTue, 14 Apr 2026 13:15:00 -040012:10falsefull1212Episode 11: Occupational Cancer and Workers' Comp | The Comp PodThe global cancer burden continues to rise. Andy and Ivy discuss the impacts of occupational cancer on workers' comp, including costs and therapies.

]]>The global cancer burden continues to rise. Andy and Ivy discuss the impacts of occupational cancer on workers' comp, including costs and therapies.

]]>b25be91e-2dbe-46ad-bd06-6cfbb04b50d4Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:25:00 -040015:53falsefull1111Episode 10: The Rising Incidence of Complex Claims in Workers' Compensation |The Comp PodMore complex and costly claims have become a persistent issue in workers’ compensation. Andy and Ivy discuss what drives longer claim duration and higher costs and how to mitigate risk factors.

]]>More complex and costly claims have become a persistent issue in workers’ compensation. Andy and Ivy discuss what drives longer claim duration and higher costs and how to mitigate risk factors.

]]>edf59824-3db1-43d2-a26a-348bb5808b7aTue, 24 Mar 2026 11:40:00 -040007:09falsefull1010Episode 9: How Long COVID Impacts Workers' Compensation | The Comp PodWhile more severe cases of Long COVID are uncommon, these can have a significant impact on claims costs in workers' comp. Andy and Ivy discuss how Long COVID affects disability, recovery, and pharmacy management.

]]>While more severe cases of Long COVID are uncommon, these can have a significant impact on claims costs in workers' comp. Andy and Ivy discuss how Long COVID affects disability, recovery, and pharmacy management.

]]>8c3a0035-e937-486e-bbf7-2f39fcba7b51Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:40:00 -040007:33falsefull99Episode 8: The Rise of Mega Claims in Workers' Compensation | The Comp PodA small percentage of claims are driving the majority of costs in workers’ comp. Andy and Ivy discuss these "mega claims" and how to mitigate them.

]]>A small percentage of claims are driving the majority of costs in workers’ comp. Andy and Ivy discuss these "mega claims" and how to mitigate them.

]]>bcbfc55c-e87a-40ce-9f60-e2001ff1d589Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:35:00 -040006:53falsefull88Episode 7: Cybersecurity in Workers' Comp | The Comp PodData breaches are a growing threat to workers' comp organizations. Join Andy and Ivy as they discuss how cyber threats affect the industry and what organizations can do to boost their cybersecurity.

]]>Data breaches are a growing threat to workers' comp organizations. Join Andy and Ivy as they discuss how cyber threats affect the industry and what organizations can do to boost their cybersecurity.

]]>b9591964-5f5f-4cbf-85bb-a29a4b4fc83fTue, 24 Mar 2026 11:35:00 -040010:40falsefull77Episode 6: Combating Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Workers' Comp | The Comp PodThe range of medical products and services needed for injured worker recovery is broad and the opportunities for fraud, waste, and abuse in workers’ comp healthcare are many. Join Andy & Ivy for a current look at FWA in workers’ comp pharmacy and medical services, along with strategies for management.

]]>The range of medical products and services needed for injured worker recovery is broad and the opportunities for fraud, waste, and abuse in workers’ comp healthcare are many. Join Andy & Ivy for a current look at FWA in workers’ comp pharmacy and medical services, along with strategies for management.

]]>cd813e5b-9eed-4426-b70e-2d6b053f30f3Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:35:00 -040011:51falsefull66Episode 5: Chronic Pain and the Injured Worker | The Comp PodChronic pain affects millions and has direct consequences for injured workers. Join Andy & Ivy for a discussion of the causes, impacts, and management of chronic pain in the workplace.

]]>Chronic pain affects millions and has direct consequences for injured workers. Join Andy & Ivy for a discussion of the causes, impacts, and management of chronic pain in the workplace.

]]>9ea66bd9-f6ad-4a45-844a-15a44cf49ae2Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:50:00 -040013:47falsefull55Episode 4: Rising Workers' Comp Litigation |The Comp PodAttorney representation is a factor in increasing claim cost and workers' comp stakeholders are concerned that litigation is becoming more common. Join Andy & Ivy to examine the causes and impact regarding attorney representation in workers' comp.

]]>Attorney representation is a factor in increasing claim cost and workers' comp stakeholders are concerned that litigation is becoming more common. Join Andy & Ivy to examine the causes and impact regarding attorney representation in workers' comp.

]]>95fcc03a-e2f2-4141-9739-2bff543d3a89Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:50:00 -040011:40falsefull44Episode 3: Trends in Migraine Therapy | The Comp PodMigraine drugs make up a growing portion of pharmacy spend in workers' comp. Join Andy & Ivy to learn what workers' comp payers should know about this new class of medications; Attorney representation is a factor in increasing claim cost and workers' comp stakeholders are concerned that litigation is becoming more common. Join Andy & Ivy to examine the causes and impact regarding attorney representation in workers' comp; Chronic pain affects millions and has direct consequences for injured workers. Join Andy & Ivy for a discussion of the causes, impacts, and management of chronic pain in the workplace.

]]>Migraine drugs make up a growing portion of pharmacy spend in workers' comp. Join Andy & Ivy to learn what workers' comp payers should know about this new class of medications; Attorney representation is a factor in increasing claim cost and workers' comp stakeholders are concerned that litigation is becoming more common. Join Andy & Ivy to examine the causes and impact regarding attorney representation in workers' comp; Chronic pain affects millions and has direct consequences for injured workers. Join Andy & Ivy for a discussion of the causes, impacts, and management of chronic pain in the workplace.

]]>7a755444-34a7-4d39-bcca-c001a26388c1Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:45:00 -040011:31falsefull33Episode 2: Fatigue in the Workplace | The Comp PodSleep deprivation and fatigue have far-reaching consequences in the workplace, from poor productivity to death. Join Andy & Ivy for a discussion of common sleep disorders, risk factors for fatigue in the workplace, and how appropriate management of prescription medications is crucial to avoiding further risk.

]]>Sleep deprivation and fatigue have far-reaching consequences in the workplace, from poor productivity to death. Join Andy & Ivy for a discussion of common sleep disorders, risk factors for fatigue in the workplace, and how appropriate management of prescription medications is crucial to avoiding further risk.

]]>f038c466-503a-4840-8eb0-63c30403a496Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:30:00 -040011:40falsefull22Episode 1: Healthcare Nuances for Gen Z | The Comp PodHosts Andy & Ivy explore traits unique to Gen Z that can impact healthcare, the workplace, and workers’ comp for this growing segment of the workforce – including trends in substance use, harmful impacts of extended screen time, and an increased focus on mental health.

]]>Hosts Andy & Ivy explore traits unique to Gen Z that can impact healthcare, the workplace, and workers’ comp for this growing segment of the workforce – including trends in substance use, harmful impacts of extended screen time, and an increased focus on mental health.

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