Annual Report

Collaborating at Home

and Abroad

Dear IAIABC Members,

Last year was an eventful one for the IAIABC, one in which the Association collaborated both at home in the US and around the world as we worked toward furthering our mission to find solutions to reduce harm and aid recovery from occupational injuries and illnesses. This mission is universal; transcending organization, state or province, and country.

The IAIABC has a deep commitment to the exchange of ideas and information. A global focus has broadened and enriched these connections. I recently returned from Bali, Indonesia, where I participated in the International Seminar on Expanding Social Security Coverage in the Disruptive Economy. The topics and concepts discussed at the meeting were thought-provoking and encouraged sharing among a global community.

Solutions exist in different forms and places. As our world changes at an ever increasing rate, it is more important than ever to look beyond. In doing this, we can harness the talents and insights from experts around the world. In fact, this annual report was written by a staff member teleworking in Tennessee and designed by a freelancer in Portugal. How’s that for work in this changing world?

Throughout 2018, we look forward to continuing these collaborations, learning from each other, and finding new ways to overcome the challenges impacting our industry.

Sincerely,

Matt CareyPresident, IAIABC Chief Administrator, Rhode Island Division of Workers’ Compensation

A NOTE FROM THE IAIABC PRESIDENT

"The IAIABC has a deep

commitment to the exchange

of ideas and information."

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Montevideo

Singapore

Stockholm

Portland

Kansas CityPinehurst

San Diego

Orlando

Las Vegas

Baton Rouge

Madison

Minneapolis

Boston

Scottsdale

The IAIABC home base is quiet Middleton, Wisconsin, but the Association ventured all over the world in 2017 to effect change and collaborate on a global scale.

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Singapore World Congress on Safety and Health at Work

Stockholm, Sweden European Forum

Portland, Oregon IAIABC 103rd Convention

Kansas City, Missouri The IAIABC Forum

Madison, Wisconsin Central States Association Spring Seminar

Las Vegas, Nevada National Workers’ Compensation Disability Conference

Montevideo, Uruguay ISSA Regional Social Security Forum for the Americas

Minneapolis, Minnesota Minnesota State Workers’ Compensation Conference

Orlando, Florida NCCI Annual Issues Symposium and WCI Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference

Pinehurst, North Carolina SAWCA Annual Convention

Scottsdale, Arizona NCPDP Annual Technology and Business Conference

San Diego, California NCSI Annual Meeting

Boston, Massachusetts ACORD2017 and WCRI Annual Issues and Research Conference

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Louisiana Educational Conference

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AROUND THE WORLD IN

365 DAYS

NET ASSETS

MEMBERSHIP

$130,398

$151,315

$208,226

$245,983

$260,000

$285,000

$92,693

2011

2010

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

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15NEW

ORGANIZATIONS JOINED THE

IAIABC

45US JURISDICTIONAL

MEMBERS

13NON-US

JURISDICTIONAL MEMBERS

107EDI MEMBERS

61ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

In 2017

The year ended with:

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FINANCIAL REPORT

Financials for 2017 will be available at www.iaiabc.org following completion of the IAIABC's annual audit.

EDUCATION AND RESOURCESFollowing are some of the education and resource highlights from 2017. To learn about other IAIABC offerings, visit www.iaiabc.org.

EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES: 103RD CONVENTION AND THE FORUM

The IAIABC visited Portland, Oregon for its 103rd Convention and Kansas City, Missouri for The Forum 2017. The IAIABC continues its focus on top-notch educational programming. Repeat attendees say the main reasons they continue to attend are that the programming addresses current issues they are interested in, and they can learn about emerging industry challenges.

EDI CLAIMS RELEASE 3.1

In August 2017, the IAIABC published its newest Standard, EDI Claims Release 3.1. The EDI Claims and Systems Committees worked tirelessly for 2 years to develop the new Standard, and a number of states will be moving forward with adoption in 2018 and 2019.

FOUNDATIONS OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

The IAIABC Foundations Program completed its third year in 2017. The Foundations Program was designed to promote understanding of workers’ compensation systems around the world, successfully transfer institutional knowledge to new leaders, and promote strong leadership skills. Last year, twenty jurisdictional agency staff earned certificates for completing all coursework.

EDI TRAINING SUBSCRIPTION

The IAIABC started its EDI Training Subscription in 2017, offering subscribing organizations access to education on the EDI Standards. Modules included introductory information on the new EDI Claims Release 3.1, Claims 3.0, Proof of Coverage 3.0, Electronic Medical Billing, and Medical State Reporting. Look for additional modules and webinars on XML, Proof of Coverage, and Claims 3.1 in 2018.

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Top: Jhoni Hernandez demonstrates a ReWalk exoskeleton during a Medical Issues Committee meeting at The Forum.

Bottom: Attendees of the 103rd Convention listen to a committee presentation.

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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

NEXTGEN INITIATIVE

In 2017, the IAIABC launched the NextGen Initiative, an awards program for workers’ compensation leaders under the age of 40. Eleven individuals were recognized for their impact on their organization and the workers’ compensation industry as a result of their innovative ideas, talent, leadership abilities, and dedication to improving the system. The IAIABC congratulates its 2017 NextGen recipients.

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Top: 2017 NextGen recipients (not pictured: Stevi Leech)

Bottom: NextGen recipients share their thoughts and insights on workers’ compensation at the 103rd Convention.

Amanda Aponte Actuary and Director of Analytics, SFM Insurance Company

Kendra DePaul Other States Coverage Manager, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation

Alfred Faber Director, Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO)

Brian Holmes Director, Mediation/Ombudsman Services, Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation

Stevi Leech Management Analyst, Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication

Neil McSheim Senior Business Advisor, Strategic Analytics, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

Harte Pricer Manager, EDI, Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation

Tina Queen Manager, Business Systems Analysis, Mitchell

Crystal Ricciuti Project Manager I, New York State Board of Workers’ Compensation

Jessica Stimac Director of Compliance Records and Training, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Sarah Tayts Claim Support Manager, Eastern Alliance Insurance Group

The 2018 NextGen Initiative will launch in March.

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Top: Signing of the MOU between the IAIABC and ISSA

Bottom: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation staff accept the 2017 Innovation Award

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY ASSOCIATION

In November 2017, the IAIABC and the International Social Security Association (ISSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The MOU is an opportunity to further the promotion of both the IAIABC and the ISSA’s efforts to benefit employers, social security associations, and societies at large by reducing the number and impact of work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths. The MOU was signed by Hans-Horst Konklowesky, Secretary-General, ISSA and Jennifer Wolf Horejsh, Executive Director, IAIABC, in Montevideo, Uruguay during the ISSA Regional Social Security Forum for the Americas.

INNOVATION AWARD

With its second annual Innovation Award, the IAIABC recognized the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Their winning submission, “Saving Lives – Building a Modern Pharmacy Program,” discussed their focus on an injured worker’s functional life and ability to return to work.

The initiatives undertaken with their pharmacy program led to new claim opioid utilization decrease by 48% over 4 years; a decrease of 19.5 million doses prescribed between 2010 and 2016; and opioid use for chronic pain dropped by 11% over 4 years. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation also reported a 50:1 return on investment in the program.

The IAIABC looks forward to presenting its third annual Innovation Award in 2018.

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COMMITTEESIAIABC committees were very active in 2017, producing valuable resources, hosting informative speakers, and holding engaging discussions during their meetings.

EDI CLAIMS COMMITTEE

published EDI Claims Release 3.1

DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMITTEEhosted the

IAIABC/NAWCJ 5th Annual Joint Judicial Program

REGULATION COMMITTEEworked on

an extensive update to the Self-Insurance

Handbook

MEDICAL ISSUES COMMITTEE

began work on a state opioid database and

hosted the Medical Institute

at The Forum

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEEcompleted

its first year as an IAIABC committee with high

participation and engagement

DISABILITY MANAGEMENT

AND RETURN

TO WORK COMMITTEE

began work on a new resource,

“A How-To Guide to Injury and Disability Prevention”

RESEARCH AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE

continued work on its Claims

Measures Survey and began

a new project examining the National Con-versations/19

Essential Recommenda-

tions discussions from 2016

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OFFICERS

Matt Carey President Rhode Island Division of Workers’ Compensation

Abbie Hudgens President-Elect Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation

Evelyn McGill Secretary-Treasurer Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission

Paul Sighinolfi Vice President Maine Workers’ Compensation Board

David Threedy Immediate Past President Washington Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals

MEMBERS AT LARGE

Robert Doucette New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance

Ron Dressler Utah Division of Industrial Accidents

Larry Karns Kansas Division of Workers’ Compensation

Gregor Kemper German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV)

Mark Long Michigan Workers’ Compensation Agency

Frank McKay Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation

Paul Sighinolfi Maine Workers’ Compensation Board

Matt Bryant Ex-Officio Member, WorkComp Strategies

Jennifer Wolf Horejsh Ex-Officio Member, IAIABC

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BOARD AND STAFF2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IAIABC STAFF

Jennifer Wolf Horejsh Executive Director

Jessica Faust Events and Marketing Assistant

Heather Lore Senior Manager, Membership and Communications

Keri Lore Manager, Education and Resources

Gregg Lutz Director, Standards Development and Outreach

Brianna Schumann Project Coordinator

Juridictional leaders at the 103rd Convention

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GET IN TOUCH WITH THE IAIABCNote that the IAIABC moved its office in May 2016, so make sure you’ve updated your contact information for us.

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+1 (608) 841-2017

www.iaiabc.org