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Our Optum experts give you the latest information on the topics impacting the workers’ comp and auto no fault industry
In these short clips, you will have a chance to hear insights on the go in an interesting and sometimes humorous way.
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Recent podcasts
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April 10, 2025 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
The podcast formerly known as Policy Guys has now morphed into Policy Talk. Read more... |
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September 16, 2024 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
The Policy Guys boldly attempt to unwrap the enigma that is prior authorization. Read more... |
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May 29, 2024 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
Robert Wilson, president of WorkCompCollege.com, talks to the Policy Guys about the diverse and extended course offerings in the realm of workers’ comp available on this innovative training platform. Listen in to boost your understanding as well as your street cred. Read more... |
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March 07, 2024 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
AAPAN VP for Government Affairs Lisa Anne Hurt-Forsythe chats with the Policy Guys about how AAPAN engages with state lawmakers and administrators to develop, debate, and deliver meaningful and effective workers’ comp policies. Read more... |
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December 07, 2023 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
The Policy Guys are back at it, yet again. In this episode, the Guys mix metaphors and swap dad jokes with Michael Flower, Optum Associate General Counsel and resident guru on Medicare set-asides to help explain the latest CMS rule changes, specifically the requirements for claimants, as well as the penalties and fines for claims that fail to meet those requirements. Read more... |
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October 12, 2023 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
You’re invited to the Policy Guys’ end of summer barbeque! Have a brat or burger and listen in as Adam and Kevin discuss physician dispensing of topical medications with Optum Workers’ Comp Chief Clinical Officer Tron Emptage, proposed new rules for Medicare Secondary Payer conditional payments with Associate General Counsel Michael Flower, and the latest state policies on PTSD with Associate Medical Director Dr. Kathleen Fink. Read more... |
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May 22, 2023 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
In Episode #20, the Policy Guys visit with Andrew Sabolic, former Deputy Director at Florida’s Division of Workers’ Compensation and current Executive Director at WCI for an in-depth discussion about the workers’ comp regulations – how they are formulated, refined and written into law, as well as useful tips on how best to work with state regulators. Read more... |
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March 16, 2023 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
Installment #2 of this year’s Policy Guys Podcast is all about associations, featuring a conversation with Julian Roberts, President and CEO of AAPAN, the American Association of Payers, Administrators and Networks. Read more... |
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January 09, 2023 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
The Policy Guys are kicking off their 2023 podcasts with an interview with Joe Paduda who shares his insight, analysis, and opinion on the things he thinks will and will not impact the workers’ comp industry in the coming year. Read more... |
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November 09, 2022 · Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs Team
The Policy Guys can’t match the math skills of Optum’s Carla Gee as she explains how a State Fee Schedule helps to control costs and maintain consistency in medical service reimbursement. Read more... |
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