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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
80 episodes
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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11:26
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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15:12
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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Season 3
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Episode 32
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12:21
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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...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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13:33
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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Season 3
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Episode 30
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10:27
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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...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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14:13
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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14:13
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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11:22
Workers Comp Unwrapped 326; Holiday Staffing Gaps: Avoiding Lien Filing & RFA Delays
Holiday Staffing Gaps: Avoiding Lien Filing & RFA DelaysBilling delays spike in December, but workers’ comp deadlines don’t pause. In this episode of Workers’ Comp Unwrapped, Anique and Angela break down how holiday staffing gaps...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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10:51
Workers Comp Unwrapped 325; Telehealth in WC: What’s Working and What’s Getting Denied
Ep. 325 – Telehealth in WC: What’s Working and What’s Getting DeniedTelehealth is no longer new in workers’ comp — but in 2025, it’s under more scrutiny than ever. In this episode, Anique and Angela break down how virtual care has...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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11:19
Workers Comp Unwrapped 324; Firefighter PTSD Claims: What’s Blocking Treatment Approval?
Episode 324 – Firefighter PTSD Claims: What’s Blocking Treatment Approval?Firefighters are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events over the course of their careers — yet mental health treatment requests can still face delays or den...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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11:47
Workers Comp Unwrapped 323; Holiday Injuries & Workers’ Comp: What Trends Tell Us
Episode 323 – Holiday Injuries & Workers’ Comp: What Seasonal Trends Tell UsThe holiday season changes how work gets done—and how injuries occur. In this episode, Anique and Angela break down ordinary holiday-related workers’ ...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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12:34
Workers Comp Unwrapped 322; WC Fraud Lessons from 2025: GPS Plumbing, Phantom Claims & More
Ep. 322 – WC Fraud Lessons from 2025: Payroll Schemes, Phantom Claims & Provider PitfallsWhat does fraud look like in California workers’ comp today, and how can legitimate providers stay out of trouble? In this episode, A...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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11:02
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Workers Comp Unwrapped 321; Case Study: How One Practice Lost $120K to Bad Documentation
Ep. 321 – Case Study: How One Practice Lost $120K to Documentation GapsWhat happens when good care meets poor documentation? In this real case, a California WC provider lost over $120K due to missing notes, recycled ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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11:33
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Workers Comp Unwrapped 320; Long COVID Billing in 2025: Prolonged Disability and Coding Gaps
Ep. 320 — Long COVID in Workers’ Comp: Billing Strategies for Complex, High-Cost CasesLong COVID cases challenge providers and billing teams with fluctuating symptoms, multi-specialty involvement, and the absence of a d...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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13:38
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Workers Comp Unwrapped 319; Proposed Utilization Review Amendments: Preparing for 2025 Changes
That feeling when Sacramento drops another “update” — and you’re not sure whether anything actually changed.For months, we’ve been reading DWC bulletins, tracking revisions, and waiting to see which Utilization Review amendments will sur...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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12:15
Workers Comp Unwrapped 318; Appealing IMR Delays: Strategies for Faster Resolutions
Ep. 318 — Appealing IMR Delays: Strategies for Faster ResolutionsIMR delays can stall treatment and frustrate patients. Join Anique and Angela as they break down why IMR delays happen and how providers can speed up the process. Le...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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13:36
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Workers Comp Unwrapped 317; Managing Denied Post-Acute Care Claims: Best Practices
Denied post-acute care claims are common, but avoidable.In Episode 317, Anique and Angela break down why denials happen, the documentation insurers actually want, and how to appeal successfully using MTUS-aligned, detailed clin...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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12:24
Workers Comp Unwrapped 316; Overcoming Utilization Review (UR) Denials in 2025
Ep. 316 – Overcoming UR Denials in 2025California’s UR rules have evolved, and so should your strategy. Anique and Angela break down how to write RFAs that get approved, avoid common denial traps, and navigate Independe...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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18:07
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Workers Comp Unwrapped 315; Preparing for Billing Audits: Ensuring Compliance in 2025
Ep. 315 – Preparing for Billing Audits: Ensuring Compliance in 2025Billing audits are tightening in 2025, and even small mistakes can lead to big penalties. Anique and Angela break down the new audit standards, common r...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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12:39
Workers Comp Unwrapped 314; Navigating OSHA Compliance for Medical Practices in Workers’ Comp
Ep. 314 – Navigating OSHA Compliance for Medical Practices in Workers’ CompOSHA compliance isn’t just for employers. Medical practices treating workplace injuries must follow OSHA rules for documentation, exposure control, training, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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15:39
Workers' Comp Unwrapped 313; Electronic Signatures: Simplifying Workers’ Comp Documentation
Ep. 312 – E-Billing Compliance: Electronic Signatures – Simplifying Workers’ Comp DocumentationCalifornia’s AB 2337 makes electronic signatures valid for workers’ comp documentation, streamlining billing and compliance. In this episo...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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15:22
Workers Comp Unwrapped 311; E-Billing Compliance: Avoiding Liberty Mutual’s e-EOR Violations
Ep. 311 – E-Billing Compliance: Avoiding Liberty Mutual’s e-EOR ViolationsCalifornia law requires insurers to send compliant electronic Explanations of Review (e-EORs) when providers submit electronic bills. But Liberty Mutual is ...
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Episode 11
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14:35
Workers Comp Unwrapped 310; Navigating AB 1870: Ensuring Compliance in Multi-Role Practices
Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 310:California’s AB 1870 updates workplace poster requirements starting January 1, 2025. Max and Angela break down what multi-role practices need to do to stay compliant, from updated postings and m...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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13:35
Workers Comp Unwrapped 309; Medical-Legal Cost Management: Navigating the 2025 Fee Schedule
Workers’ Comp Unwrapped Episode 309:Dive into California’s 2025 medical-legal fee schedule updates and what they mean for providers. Learn documentation strategies, accurate coding practices, timeline management, and tips to maxim...
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Episode 9
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17:45
