In our 10th episode of Workers' Comp Wednesday, we welcome Brooke Blower, President of Kids' Chance of Michigan, and Zoey Carty, a Kids' Chance scholarship recipient, for a conversation about their organization's mission and their impact on families affected by workplace injuries.

Together, we explore how Kids' Chance helps students pursue their education after a parent's workplace injury creates unexpected challenges for their family. The discussion highlights the importance of awareness, the role workers' compensation professionals play in connecting families to resources, and the lasting impact educational support can have on a student's future. Zoey also shares her own personal story and how the scholarship helped create new opportunities for her and the hope she now has for what lies ahead.

Stay tuned for future episodes of Mary Free Bed's Workers' Comp Wednesday. New audio-only episodes drop every third Wednesday of the month at 1p p.m. ET on your favorite podcast service.

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In this episode of Workers' Comp Wednesday, we welcome Maleigh Ruddy of Special Tree, Christine Nelson of Pate Rehabilitation, and Kristin Carbullido of QLI for a conversation about transitional neuro rehabilitation and the role it plays in long-term recovery.

Together, they explore how transitional neuro rehabilitation supports patients as they move from inpatient rehabilitation toward greater independence. The panel discusses the importance of individualized care, community integration, and coordinated support systems in helping patients achieve meaningful recovery, highlighting unique considerations when workers are moving out of state for care. Panelists also share perspectives on rehabilitation planning, family engagement, and the factors that contribute to lasting success.

Stay tuned for future episodes of Mary Free Bed's Workers' Comp Wednesday. New audio-only episodes drop every third Wednesday of the month at 1p p.m. ET on your favorite podcast service.

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In this episode of Workers' Comp Wednesday, we welcome Dr. Michael Choo, Chief Medical Officer of Paradigm, and Ryan Podvin, Chief Financial Officer of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, for a conversation about value-based partnerships in workers' compensation.

Together, they explore how providers, payers and employers can align around a common goal: helping injured workers achieve meaningful recovery and return to function. The discussion examines the principles of value-based care, shared accountability, proactive clinical decision-making and the role of data in improving outcomes. Dr. Choo and Ryan also discuss lessons learned from successful partnerships, the challenges of balancing risk and accountability, and how emerging technologies may shape the future of workers' compensation.

Stay tuned for future episodes of Mary Free Bed's Workers' Comp Wednesday. New episodes drop every third Wednesday of the month.

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