More than 27 million cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI), a category that includes falls, motor vehicle crashes, and sports injuries, occur globally every year.1 Described as a silent epidemic, the injuries can be difficult to manage due to complex coding that affects claims and an outdated approach that may delay an employee’s return to work. While the data is daunting, there are things employers can do to prevent TBIs and support employees.
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Employers Can Help Employees with Traumatic Brain Injuries Return to Work
By Kerri Wizner, MPH, Assistant Director of Epidemiology, MDGuidelines; Justine Ahle, MS, Senior Analyst, MDGuidelines; Keemia Vaghef, PhD, Director of Analytic Consulting, Leave Solutions, Alight
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