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Workers’ Comp Unwrapped
Workers' Comp Unwrapped with Aniq is your go-to podcast for uncovering the complexities of the workers' compensation system. Join Aniq, an experienced industry professional, as he breaks down the latest trends, tips, and case studies in workers' comp, making it easier for business owners, HR professionals, and employees to navigate. From understanding your rights to exploring key legal developments, Anique unwraps the essential information you need to know, all in an engaging and straightforward way. Tune in for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and actionable advice to help you manage workers' comp more effectively!
Episodes
97 episodes
Workers Comp Unwrapped Episode 419: Overcoming UR Denials in 2026: Authorization Appeal Strategies
In this episode of Workers Comp Unwrapped, Aneeq and Angela tackle one of the most frustrating challenges facing providers in 2026: utilization review denials and the growing complexity of authorization appeals in workers’ compensation...
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Workers Comp Unwrapped Episode 418: Telehealth in Workers’ Comp: Billing and Compliance in 2026
In this episode of Workers Comp Unwrapped, Aneeq and Angela dive into how telehealth is changing the workers’ compensation landscape and why billing and compliance have become more challenging in 2026.Drawing on her 15 years of experienc...
Workers Comp Unwrapped Episode 417: Cannabis in Workers’ Comp: New MTUS Guidelines
In this episode of Workers Comp Unwrapped, Aneeq and Angela unpack one of the most debated topics in modern workers’ compensation: cannabis related treatment and the evolving MTUS guidelines.Drawing from her 15 years of industry...
Workers Comp Unwrapped Episode 416: Silent PPO Contracts: How to Identify and Fight Back
In this episode of Workers Comp Unwrapped, Aneeq and Angela unpack one of the most overlooked revenue threats in healthcare billing: Silent PPO contracts.Angela draws from her 15 years of industry experience to explain how provi...
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Workers Comp Unwrapped Episode 415: Case Study: How One Clinic Cut Denials by 35% in 60 Days
In this episode of Workers Comp Unwrapped, Aneeq and Angela dive into a real-world case study of how one clinic reduced claim denials by 35% in just 60 days—without a major tech overhaul.Angela draws on her 15 years of industry ...
Workers Comp Unwrapped Episode 414: AI in WC Billing: Predicting Denials and Improving Approvals
AI is helping transform workers’ comp billing by predicting claim denials before they happen. Aneeq and Angela explain that most denials are not random but caused by repeat issues like coding errors, missing information, and outdated fee schedu...
Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 413: Preparing for Billing Audits — Ensuring Compliance in 2026
In this episode, Aneeq and Angela unpack what really triggers payer and DWC audits—and how clinics can stay one step ahead in 2026. From abnormal billing patterns and modifier overuse to documentation gaps and denial trends, they break down the...
Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 412: Billing for Freelance Worker Injuries: SB 988 Compliance
In this episode, Aneeq and Angela break down what healthcare providers, billing professionals, and administrative teams need to know about handling injury claims for freelance and independent workers under SB 988.They explore how worker ...
Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 411: How to Challenge Payer Downcoding & Modifier Reductions
In Episode 411 of Workers’ Comp Unwrapped, Aneeq and Angela dive into one of the most common and costly challenges in medical billing: payer downcoding and unjustified modifier reductions.They explain why these reductions occur,...
Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 410: Medical-Legal Cost Management – Navigating the 2026 Fee Schedule
In this episode of Workers’ Comp Unwrapped, we break down how providers can manage medical-legal costs and ensure accurate reimbursement under the 2026 fee schedule.As fee structures evolve, the focus is shifting toward clearer ...
Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 409: Billing for Gig Worker Injuries – Navigating Proposition 22
In this episode of Workers’ Comp Unwrapped, we explore how the rise of app-based and platform workers is changing the way providers approach workers’ comp billing.With Proposition 22 shaping how gig workers are classified and co...
Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 408: Navigating AB 1870 – Ensuring Compliance in Multi-Role Practices
As regulatory expectations evolve, clinics that handle multiple roles within the same setup face increased scrutiny. The challenge is no longer just delivering care, but ensuring that every step from evaluation to treatment to billing is clearl...
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Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 407: Revenue Leakage in Workers’ Comp – The Hidden Drains Providers Miss
In this episode of Workers’ Comp Unwrapped, we uncover the hidden revenue losses that often go unnoticed in daily operations.While most providers focus on denied claims, a significant amount of revenue is lost in ways that don’t...
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Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 406: Billing Catastrophic Injury Cases: TBI, Spinal Trauma & Severe Burns
In this episode of Workers’ Comp Unwrapped, we discuss one of the most sensitive and high-risk areas in workers’ comp billing: catastrophic injury cases.The conversation focuses on traumatic brain injuries, spinal trauma, and severe burn...
Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 405: Cross-State Workers’ Comp: Billing Strategies for CA Providers
Workers’ compensation cases do not always stay within one state.In Episode 405 of Workers’ Comp Unwrapped, Anique and Angela discuss a growing challenge for California providers: cross-state workers’ compensation ca...
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Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 404: Negotiating WC Fees: When You Can Push Back on Discounts & Underpayments
In this episode of Workers’ Comp Unwrapped, we break down how providers can identify and challenge underpayments that often go unnoticed in workers’ comp billing.Not all revenue loss comes from denied claims. Many payments are r...
Workers Comp Unwrapped 403; Retroactive Denials & Overpayment Audits: When Paid Claims Get Pulled Back
Getting paid used to mean a claim was closed.In 2026, that assumption can cost medical providers millions.In this episode of Workers’ Comp Unwrapped, Anique and Angela break down the growing trend of retroactive denials, ove...
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Workers Comp Unwrapped 402; Non-MPN & Out-of-Network Billing: What California Providers Must Know
In this episode of Workers’ Comp Unwrapped, we break down one of the most misunderstood and most expensive — issues in California workers’ compensation: non-MPN and out-of-network billing.We explain how Medical Provider Network ...
Workers Comp Unwrapped 401; AI-Driven RFA Drafting: The Future of MTUS-Aligned Requests
AI is changing the way California providers prepare authorisation requests — but only if you use it the right way. In this episode, Anique and Angela break down how AI can support RFA drafting, help align requests with MTUS standards, and reduc...
Workers Comp Unwrapped 332; 2025 Recap + 2026 WC Outlook: Top Trends to Watch
What changed in workers’ comp in 2025 and what do those shifts mean heading into 2026? In this episode, Anique and Angela recap the biggest operational trends from the past year, including denial patterns, administrative friction, technology ad...
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Workers Comp Unwrapped 331; AI in WC Billing: What’s Actually Working in Real Practices
AI in WC Billing: What’s Actually Working in Real PracticesAI is everywhere in healthcare — but workers’ comp has its own rules. In this episode, Anique and Angela cut through the hype to discuss how AI tools are actually being us...
Workers Comp Unwrapped 330; Year-End Documentation Checklist: What to Wrap Before Jan 1
Year-End Documentation Checklist: What to Wrap Before Jan 1Year-end doesn’t pause workers’ comp timelines. In this episode, Anique and Angela walk through a practical documentation checklist to help providers close out the year...
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Workers Comp Unwrapped 329; Holiday Offers in WC: Structuring Seasonal Incentives the Right Way
Ep. 329 – Holiday Offers in WC: Structuring Seasonal Incentives the Right WayHoliday incentives can feel harmless — but in workers’ comp, they can create serious compliance risk if they’re tied to referrals or volume. In this epis...
Workers Comp Unwrapped 328; High Frictional Costs in WC: What’s Wasting Time & Money?
Ep. 328 – High Frictional Costs in WC: What’s Wasting Time & Money?Workers’ comp inefficiencies often hide in plain sight. In this episode, Anique and Angela unpack the biggest sources of friction in WC administration and bill...
Workers Comp Unwrapped 327; Denial Trends in 2025: What Data Says About WC Payment Risk
Denials in workers’ comp aren’t random anymore — they’re revealing patterns. In this episode, Anique and Angela unpack 2025 denial analytics to show where payment risk is building, which issues are driving non-payment, and how smarter front-end...
