2026 MASI Winter Webinar - General

Explain the fundamentals of upper extremity prosthetics and identify how early intervention and clinical oversight reduce major cost drivers, guide appropriate device selection, and improve long term outcomes in workers compensation claims.

: Identify emerging issues in workers compensation, including expanding occupational diseases, mental health influences, cost trends, and catastrophic claim drivers, to better prepare employers for future challenges.

Recognize clinical biases and treatment pitfalls that hinder timely return-to-work and apply evidence-based tools to redirect injured workers toward safer, more effective, and cost-efficient care.

Identify where gaps occur in workplace injury management and apply strategies, such as effective triage, structured aftercare and case management, to improve outcomes and support timely return to work.

: Identify key legislative issues in the 2026 Mississippi Legislative Session, understand where introduced bills are in the legislative process, and recognize potential impacts on employers and the business community.

Apply effective negotiation strategies in workers compensation settlements by evaluating claim value, understanding stakeholder perspectives, utilizing proven communication techniques, and managing timing and leverage to achieve more efficient and cost-effective claim resolutions.