Work Comp Over Wine

What happens when a company truly puts its people first? This week on Work Comp Over Wine, we're joined by Nichole Ellis from PAM Health for a conversation about culture, connection, and what it really means to be part of the PAMily. We talk about creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference every day. It's easy to see why so many people love w...

We had so much fun recording this episode of Work Comp Over Wine with the incredible Angela Cabado. 🍷 You know those conversations where you hit record and immediately know it's going to be a good one? This was one of those. Angela brings not only a wealth of experience in claims, risk, and leadership, but also the kind of authentic energy that makes you feel like you've known her forever. We tal...

What does growth really look like behind the scenes? In this episode of Work Comp Over Wine, we sit down with Bridgette Ferraro, CEO of iCopy, to talk about the realities of leadership, scaling a business, building strong teams, and navigating the growing pains that come with success. From learning how to delegate and trust your team to embracing technology without losing the human connection, Bri...

Grab a glass and join us as we sit down with Shari Starkey, Senior Vice President of Claims at CorVel and founder of Starkey Leadership, for a conversation that goes way beyond just claims handling and KPIs. We talk about what leadership actually looks like when the spreadsheets are put away, the emails stop dinging (for five minutes), and you're trying to lead real humans through stress, change,...

Not every case has a Natalie… but every case deserves one. In this episode of Work Comp Over Wine, we’re sitting down with one of our own—Natalie, an incredible nurse case manager at My Net RN who truly brings it all together. From navigating complex cases to supporting injured workers and coordinating care behind the scenes, Natalie gives a real look at what it takes to do this job well—and why i...

First Sip with Lucinda There’s something powerful about hearing from the next generation of professionals who aren’t waiting to be told they belong — they already know it. Lucinda brings a level of confidence, honesty, and perspective that feels both refreshing and necessary right now. In this episode, we talk about: • Showing up with confidence early in your career • Saying what others might hesi...

Grab your glass… because we’re kicking off our first official UNCORKED guest series on Work Comp Over Wine 🍷 This episode, we’re sitting down with Dr. Holland (bringing real-world perspective from the provider side) and Trish Sawyer, a powerhouse in occupational health and client strategy. And spoiler: We did not hold back. What we’re uncorking: ➡️ How they’re actively improving access to care ➡️...

Why Boundaries Matter in Work Comp Pour a glass and press play 🍷 In this episode of Work Comp Over Wine, we’re getting real about one of the hardest (and most necessary) skills in this industry—setting boundaries. Because in work comp, the lines blur fast: The emails don’t stop The cases follow you home And “just one more thing” turns into working around the clock We talk about: ✨ Why caring dee...

Episode 3 just dropped 🍷🎙️ Let’s talk about the thing everyone pretends they have figured out… WORK COMP BILLING 😅 In this episode, we get real about: – what actually counts as billable (and what definitely doesn’t) – the little mistakes that turn into BIG payment delays – why your documentation either gets you paid… or gets questioned 👀 – and how to keep your billing clean, clear, and defensib...

Tonight on Work Comp Over Wine, we’re going UNCORKED with a rapid‑fire Q&A featuring Patricia Carothers — nurse case manager extraordinaire and the voice of reason when claims get messy. We’re sipping J Wrigley wine from Oregon’s Willamette Valley (because if we’re talking work comp… we’re doing it with good taste 😄). Check them out ➡️ https://www.wrigleywines.com/ This episode is packed with...

Pour yourself a glass and settle in for a lively, no-filter chat with Sarah — the Work Comp wizard who just leveled up to VP of Business Development. From her frontline case-manager days to building a national powerhouse, Sarah uncorks her full leadership journey, the culture secrets that fuel real results, and the “wizardry” that makes complex claims feel effortless. Real stories, real wine, and...

Welcome to the very first sip of Work Comp over Wine – the podcast where we talk about the real side of workers’ compensation… with a glass of something good in hand. I’m Patricia, a registered nurse with over 35 years in workers’ comp case management. I own a national case management company, and I’ve seen every twist and turn this system throws at injured workers, their families, claims adjuster...