Best IAIABC Podcasts (2025)

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IAIABC Staff 2024 Summer Playlist 8:52

10M ago8:52

8:52

Learn more about the IAIABC staff in this special episode of "Accidentally." With temperatures rising and the sun rays shining, the IAIABC staff put together a playlist of songs that remind them of the summer. Hear from the IAIABC staff as they share why they love the music they added to the playlist. Want to hear the playlist in full? You can stre…

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Centering Mental Health in the Workplace 6:10

12M ago6:10

6:10

May in the US is Mental Health Awareness Month. In this episode of "Accidentally" IAIABC Executive Director, Heather Lore, discusses the importance of prioritizing mental health in the workplace. Hear tips from The Society of Human Resource Management as well as personal insights in this episode of the podcast.…

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IAIABC NextGen: Shaping the Future of Workers' Compensation 16:15

1y ago16:15

16:15

The IAIABC NextGen Awards honor talented individuals under the age of 40 who are having a substantial and positive impact on workers' compensation, making a significant difference within their organizations, and leading the industry into the future. In this episode of "Accidentally" Heather Lore interviews a variety of past NextGen Award winners to…

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Shaping Change: World Congress on Safety and Health at Work 25:41

1+ y ago25:41

25:41

For this episode of "Accidentally," IAIABC Executive Director Heather Lore talks with Andrew Gavrielatos, President of the 23rd Annual World Congress on Safety and Health at Work. Taking place November 27-30, 2023 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, the World Congress will bring together a diverse cross-section of thousands of people to share ex…

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Looking Forward to the IAIABC 109th Convention 5:42

2y ago5:42

5:42

The IAIABC staff shares what they are most looking forward to at the IAIABC 109th Convention in Denver, CO from September 11-14, 2023. Don't miss your chance to attend the Convention which brings together more workers' compensation jurisdictional agency leaders than any other conference in North America. Learn more and register here: https://www.ia…

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The Impact of AI on Workers' Compensation 9:06

2y ago9:06

9:06

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has had and will continue to have a profound impact on our everyday lives and within the workers' compensation industry. In this episode of the "Accidentally" Podcast, IAIABC Executive Director, Heather Lore, discusses the benefits and risks that come with the use of AI in workers' compensation and how organizations sho…

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An Eye on Workplace Violence 5:06

2y ago5:06

5:06

Violent workplace incidents happen every day. In this episode of the "Accidentally" Podcast, IAIABC Executive Director, Heather Lore, speaks to statistics about workplace violence, workplace violence prevention programs, and how we can learn from and work to reduce these tragedies.By IAIABC

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Workers' Compensation as a Service Industry 31:23

2+ y ago31:23

31:23

The Workers' Compensation industry is really a service industry. The industry was first started to serve workers and employers. To first prevent injuries and then to support and assist injured workers after the industry occurred. In this episode, IAIABC Executive Director, Heather Lore, speaks to former IAIABC NextGen Award winners, Alex O'Neal, Am…

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Holiday Traditions with the IAIABC Staff 7:19

2+ y ago7:19

7:19

The holiday season is upon us! Get to know the IAIABC staff better in this episode of Accidentally, where staff share their favorite holiday traditions from Thanksgiving through the New Year.By IAIABC

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Treating the Whole Person: How The Arrigan Center is Revolutionizing Injured Worker Care 38:40

2+ y ago38:40

38:40

In this month's edition of the "Accidentally" podcast, IAIABC Executive Director, Heather Lore, interviews William Massey and Kayla Villegas of the Chief Judge Robert F. Arrigan Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island. In their interview, Massey and Villegas discuss the Arrigan Center's unique approach to treating individuals with Rhode Island worker…

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Convention Countdown: Work Disability Prevention & Mitigation 0:50

2+ y ago0:50

0:50

Vickie Kennedy (VP - Workers' Compensation, Linea Solution), Ryan Guppy (Director - Work Disability Prevention, Linea Solutions) and Jennifer Norleen-Beitel (VP - Operations, Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board) give a brief teaser on their talk Work Disability Prevention and Mitigation: Steps to Transforming Culture, which they will deliver a…

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Convention Countdown: Leveling the Playing Field 0:34

3y ago0:34

0:34

Erin Bishop (ADR Supervisor, Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission) intros Leveling the Playing Field, a discussion she will moderate at the IAIABC 108th Convention. Clarence "Bucky" McGill, a civil rights activist will speak followed by a panel discussion with Johnny Mason (Judge, Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation), Anna Hui (Direct…

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Convention Countdown: The Innovation Equation 0:39

3y ago0:39

0:39

Dr. Gerry Stanley, SVP & Chief Medical Officer, Harvard MedTech gives a brief teaser on his talk The Innovation Equation which he will deliver at the IAIABC 108th Convention. Register today to get to hear this and many other fascinating sessions!By IAIABC

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Special Feature: The Top 5 Reasons to Attend the IAIABC 108th Convention 1:52

3y ago1:52

1:52

Hear the top 5 reasons to attend the IAIABC 108th Convention from IAIABC Executive Director, Heather Lore. Learn more about the IAIABC 108th Convention and register now!By IAIABC

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A Work Comp Journey 4:27

3y ago4:27

4:27

The "Accidentally" podcast is back! In her first "Accidentally" podcast, new IAIABC Executive Director Heather Lore introduces herself and thanks the community of difference-makers, risk-takers, advocates, and more who lead the workers' compensation industry and have impacted her career.By IAIABC

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A Groundhog's Day Special: Real-Time Data 14:11

3+ y ago14:11

14:11

Data. It's all around us in different forms. Often, it sits on a server or in the cloud, not given a purpose. While many of the events of the last 2 years have felt like Groundhog's Day, something valuable to come out of this time is the use of more real-time data. Several jurisdictions and organizations have leveraged their considerable data to pr…

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Real Conversations and the Art of Listening 9:45

3+ y ago9:45

9:45

What is shaping our view of the world? Is it a 270-character tweet? A headline? Or is it a real conversation? Real conversations and opportunities to truly listen to different perspectives are fewer and far between now. However, it is in listening that we can surprise ourselves, learn something new, and find growth. IAIABC Executive Director Jennif…

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September 11th Reflection: The IAIABC and Workers' Compensation by Jennifer Wolf 13:38

3+ y ago13:38

13:38

IAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf reflects on her first day at the IAIABC, September 11, 2001, and the days, weeks, months, and years following for the IAIABC and its members. Out of the tragedy of the events of 9/11, the IAIABC and workers' compensation community came together in support of one another, helping each other get through dark da…

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Self-Care: Not Just a Buzz Word 7:19

3+ y ago7:19

7:19

Prioritizing self-care is critical to our own mental and physical health. During her August "Accidentally" podcast, Jennifer Wolf discusses the importance of self-care in our daily lives and how we can help others prioritize self-care, including those impacted by an injury at work.By IAIABC

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IAIABC Staff Summer Reading List 16:29

4y ago16:29

16:29

Summer is upon us, and with that often comes extra pool, beach, or road trip time for reading. In a special July 2021 "Accidentally" podcast, the IAIABC Staff share some of their favorite reads with you. What's on your summer reading list?By IAIABC

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Overcoming the Uncomfortable: Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in Virginia: Interview with Debbie Blevins and Erin Bishop 37:24

4y ago37:24

37:24

Join Erin Bishop, Alternative Dispute Resolution Supervisor, and Debbie Blevins, Deputy Commissioner, from the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission for a conversation on why and how diversity and inclusion are important in workers' compensation. Erin and Debbie share their experience confronting challenging truths but developing a strategic pl…

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Shifting the Focus: Interview with Dr. Claire Muselman 22:56

4y ago22:56

22:56

IAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf and North American Risk Services Vice President Dr. Claire Muselman come together for a discussion about shifting the focus and the power to the people who are helping workers who are injured and employers and ways to give adjusters the freedom to help people who are hurt. This can be transformational not onl…

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Social Media and the Workplace: Interview with Sandy Shtab 38:24

4y ago38:24

38:24

IAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf talks with Sandy Shtab, AVP Advocacy and Compliance at Healthesystems, for the IAIABC's "Accidentally" podcast. Jennifer and Sandy have fun digging into social media in the workplace - pros and cons; good practices; the "dark side" of social media; and "thumbs up, thumbs down" on different social platforms. Y…

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The Time Between the Before and the After 18:29

4y ago18:29

18:29

IAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf shares her belief that we are currently in the "liminal space" - between the before and the after. In a time of transition. For the workers' compensation industry, this has meant many long and difficult conversations about how we're rearranging, rebuilding, and reimagining. This month's podcast digs into this…

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All About Presumptions: Interview with Bobby Stokes 37:31

4+ y ago37:31

37:31

Jennifer Wolf welcomes to the "Accidentally" podcast Bobby Stokes, an attorney based in Austin, Texas, with more than 30 years of experience in workers' compensation law. Jennifer and Bobby discuss the role presumptions play in workers' compensation, including their role in causation and the costs and benefits for stakeholders. They also dig into p…

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Implications of the Pandemic: A Personal Story 16:16

4+ y ago16:16

16:16

Navigating the pandemic is a very personal undertaking, as IAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf shares during the IAIABC December 2020 "Accidentally" podcast. Jennifer shares her own experiences balancing family and work, and how it often does not actually balance. She also discusses the very real issue of the impact the pandemic is having on wo…

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History Shaping the Future 25:37

4+ y ago25:37

25:37

How familiar are you with the history of workers' compensation and occupational safety in the U.S.? During the IAIABC's November "Accidentally" podcast, Jennifer Wolf digs into the history of the Grand Bargain; the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Act, passed 50 years ago this December; and champions of early labor rights. Understanding history …

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20 Issues for the New Decade Through Rapid Transformation 22:18

5y ago22:18

22:18

Workers' compensation does not exist within a silo. The complex challenges faced by the system are affected by external forces, including the economy, general healthcare, public policy, and the nature of work. Understanding these forces is critical to finding solutions to their impact on workers' compensation. In her July 2020 "Accidentally" podcas…

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Voices of Our Youth: A 10-Year Old's Perspective on Workers' Comp 10:02

5y ago10:02

10:02

In her June 2020 "Accidentally" podcast, IAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf shares the mic with her son Edward as they discuss what mom does for work. A 10-year old's insights into what workers' compensation is and how the industry helps people makes us think - and enjoy a smile or two.By IAIABC

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The COVID-19 Catch-22 14:44

5y ago14:44

14:44

Many workers are making impossible choices now, between going to work and risking exposure to COVID-19, or not going to work and experiencing financial distress. The ultimate Catch-22. Jennifer Wolf explores how the workers' compensation system can support these workers by rethinking the rules and taking action. Listen to her May 2020 podcast for t…

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NextGen: Human Impact, Transformation... and Chickens 12:18

5+ y ago12:18

12:18

By IAIABC

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The Power of Service 12:27

5+ y ago12:27

12:27

The impact we have on the world can be seen through our service to it. In workers’ compensation, the human element to workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities can often get lost – but it shouldn’t. Jennifer Wolf shares her thoughts on service and how we in the industry, and even we as humans, can make our impact felt.…

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Jennifer's Reading List 13:03

5+ y ago13:03

13:03

With conference season hitting its autumn peak, IAIABC executive director Jennifer Wolf shares her reading list, perfect for all that travel time. (Or just sitting outside enjoying the cooler weather and pumpkin spice everything.) With a mix of topics related to work, business, culture, and nature, Jennifer's list is unique, fun, and inspirational.…

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Measures of Success 25:56

6y ago25:56

25:56

Measuring the success of workers' compensation policy is no easy task. Looking at the different industry stakeholder groups, Jennifer Wolf shares her thoughts on metrics that can help define success and foster stability and strength within workers' compensation.By IAIABC

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Diversity and Inclusion: Not Just Buzz Words 15:49

6y ago15:49

15:49

Diversity and inclusion are not just today's management buzz words - we all need to understand their value and work to foster more diverse and inclusive workplaces. IAIABC executive director Jennifer Wolf shares ideas and insights into how the workers' compensation industry can do better during her May 2019 "Accidentally" podcast.…

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What Makes You a Workers' Comp Superhero? 11:22

6y ago11:22

11:22

The IAIABC is headed to San Diego, the home of Comic-Con, for our upcoming event: The IAIABC Forum presents CompCon. Inspired by superheroes, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh shares her thoughts on what superpowers the workers' compensation industry needs more of.By IAIABC

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Medical Fee Schedules 10:32

6+ y ago10:32

10:32

During her first "Accidentally" podcast of 2019, Jennifer Wolf takes on medical fee schedules. What do we need to know about them? How could they be improved? What is coming in the future?By IAIABC

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On the Horizon: Looking Ahead to 2019 14:27

6+ y ago14:27

14:27

In her final "Accidentally" podcast of 2018, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh looks at what issues will shape workers' compensation in 2019, with a focus on policy and administration that may impact how workers' compensation claims are processed and managed. Do you agree with her insights? Disagree? Take a listen hear her thoughts!…

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Building Community 8:52

6+ y ago8:52

8:52

Community can be a powerful force, and the IAIABC has worked hard over 104 years to build a strong one. This community is filled not just with individuals and companies, but with colleagues, peers, and friends working together to improve workers' compensation systems. And they work hard. And it is through this hard work that they've developed bonds…

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What's with the Marketplace? 12:51

6+ y ago12:51

12:51

Marketplace contractor bills made a big splash in the U.S. early in 2018. As discussion and awareness of the changing world of work grows, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh shares what you should know about these bills as we head into 2019 and likely more movement on legislation pertaining to gig workers.By IAIABC

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Disputes, Balance, and Subway Maps 11:52

6+ y ago11:52

11:52

Workers' compensation systems need a process to resolve disputes among stakeholders. This is necessary to promote fairness and balance. However, disputes can also create barriers - specifically for injured workers. The podcast reflects on the role judicial performance measures might play in identifying dispute drivers and improving system performan…

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The Masks of Mental Illness 11:16

7y ago11:16

11:16

Mental illness has touched us all in some way, but we often mask the pain we and those close to us endure. Why do we so often feel we cannot be honest about it? The stigma is real, and so is the impact. In her July "Accidentally" podcast, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh discusses the "masks" of mental illness, and what we as a society can do to de-stigmatize…

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Black Holes 10:28

7y ago10:28

10:28

How does workers’ compensation keep itself from being pulled into a black hole of isolation? In her June 2018 “Accidentally” podcast, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh discusses opportunities for collaboration and cooperation on issues such as employer compliance, misclassification, healthcare delivery, return to work, and safety and prevention to help us look…

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The Pain of Pain Pills 15:39

7y ago15:39

15:39

IAIABC Executive Director Jennifer Wolf Horejsh tells a personal story about how her family was confronted with pain and pain pills, and what she learned along the way that has helped clarify her view of opioids in the workers' compensation space. Listen to this month's IAIABC "Accidentally" podcast to hear more.…

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The Air is Heated Around Air Ambulances 10:38

7y ago10:38

10:38

Air ambulance services have been a topic of growing debate and legal challenges in workers' compensation. ln her March 2018 "Accidentally" podcast, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh examines the recent history of air ambulance services in workers' compensation, current court cases addressing regulatory authority, and what happens from here.…

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Is Universal Coverage Desirable for Work Comp? 11:52

7y ago11:52

11:52

Could universal coverage be the answer for workers' compensation? With injury frequency decreasing (good), premiums are decreasing as well (not good). But another thing that is happening is that with the rise in non-traditional work relationships, there will be fewer people covered by workers' compensation. So what if coverage were universal to wor…

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How to Save Your Job from Robots 8:34

7+ y ago8:34

8:34

In her final "Accidentally" podcast of 2017, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh discusses how we as humans can keep our jobs in the midst of automation, robots, and artificial intelligence moving into today's, and tomorrow's, workplace.By IAIABC

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Portable Benefits: How Could They Affect Workers' Comp? 12:52

7+ y ago12:52

12:52

Discussion of portable benefits is picking up steam around the workers' compensation industry. In her November 2017 "Accidentally" podcast, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh examines portable benefits including different program models, the questions portable benefits raise, and what impact they could have on workers' compensation.…

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Shaping the Narrative to Engage the NextGen 10:37

7+ y ago10:37

10:37

A question many in the workers' compensation industry have heard in the last few years is, what are we doing to engage the next generation of leaders? The IAIABC's NextGen initiative sought to respond to that question. In her October 2017 "Accidentally" podcast, Jennifer Wolf Horejsh discusses NextGen and how sharing our stories and thinking differ…

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Every Single Fatality 9:43

7+ y ago9:43

9:43

The role that occupational health and safety programs play in a country's economy and society is a critical one. This is true throughout the world. During the World Congress on Safety and Health in Singapore in early September, it was noted that Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong asks to be told about every single occupational fatality that o…

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