Understanding ADLs in AMA Guides 5th Edition and Their Relevance to Workplace Assessments

Posted August 22, 2024, updated onMay 21, 2025 by Cory Oleson

The 34 ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) cover day to day things like brushing one’s teeth or getting dressed, but these aren’t necessarily the things one does for their job. So how are these ADLs relevant for assessing a workplace injury? In this episode, Dr. John Alchemy explains how ADLs help us understand workplace injuries and how they are balanced against the WPI (Whole Person Impairment).

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Accurate Finance Management and Reserve Funding

Posted August 20, 2024 by Arun Croll

Dr. John Alchemy discusses some of the financial sides of workers’ compensation and how RateFast benefits this unavoidable aspect of claims.

DWC Published Education

Posted August 20, 2024, updated onAugust 20, 2024 by Cory Oleson

Department of Industrial Relations Medical Unit Educational Papers

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Published Article by Dr. John Alchemy: Using AI to Streamline Workers’ Compensation Settlements

Posted August 16, 2024, updated onAugust 16, 2024 by Cory Oleson

Using AI to streamline workers’ compensation settlements | Digital Insurance (dig-in.com)

RateFast founder and CEO Dr. John Alchemy, MD, has written an article on the use of AI in workers’ compensation for Digital Insurance online magazine. Read his article in the link above!

Managing Complex Workers Comp Claims Across Multiple Specialties

Posted August 12, 2024 by Cory Oleson

At RateFast, we refer to all of the people involved in a workers’ compensation claim as ‘stakeholders’. How do you manage stakeholders in a work comp claim? Watch this video to learn!

How Nurse Case Managers Can Scale their Business and Lessen Burdens

Posted August 5, 2024 by Cory Oleson

Nurse case managers can benefit in a big way from using RateFast. RateFast founder and CEO Dr. John Alchemy explains how in this video!

Accurate Pricing of Injuries and Impairment Ratings with RateFast

Posted July 29, 2024, updated onMay 21, 2025 by Cory Oleson

Workers’ compensation claims can vary wildly in price, and they are often more expensive than they need to be. Listen to our episode where Dr. John Alchemy provides a breakdown of what causes these seemingly arbitrary prices, and what can be done to minimize the costs for all stakeholders!

For more information on this episode, and other helpful tips about workers’ compensation, visit the RateFast Blog. Visit our YouTube channel to see this video and more!

If you’re a workers’ compensation provider, adjuster, or case manager check out RateFast

Questions? Comments? Suggestions for podcast episodes? Reach out to us anytime at caworkcompreport@rate-fast.com!

Connect with RateFast CEO Dr. John Alchemy on LinkedIn!

Published Article by Dr. John Alchemy: Applications of AI in Workers’ Comp

Posted July 22, 2024, updated onJuly 22, 2024 by Cory Oleson

Applications of AI in Workers’ Comp | Insurance Thought Leadership
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How to Streamline the Workers Comp Process for All Stakeholders

Posted July 15, 2024 by Cory Oleson

The traditional method of impairment rating has been around for long enough for some serious analysis to be done on its methods. Dr. John Alchemy explains the methods that he’s found to streamline the process to make workers comp work better for all stakeholders.

Adjusting Adjusters on AI Impairment Ratings feat. Chris Hall

Posted July 15, 2024, updated onMay 21, 2025 by Cory Oleson

Old habits die hard, but how important are they to cling to when the alternative is freedom from frustration and cost savings? Dr. John Alchemy speaks with RateFast’s Chris Hall about getting adjusters onboard with new technologies in order to help all work comp stakeholders towards claim resolution!

For more information on this episode, and other helpful tips about workers’ compensation, visit the RateFast Blog. Visit our YouTube channel to see this video and more!

If you’re a workers’ compensation provider, adjuster, or case manager check out RateFast

Questions? Comments? Suggestions for podcast episodes? Reach out to us anytime at caworkcompreport@rate-fast.com!

Connect with RateFast CEO Dr. John Alchemy on LinkedIn!