In our fourth episode of Workers’ Comp Wednesday, we explore how injured workers access acute rehabilitation.

Joined by Dr. Chris Rizik and Marisa Gonzalez, members of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation’s inpatient access team, the panel discusses the admission process and the unique opportunities that arise in workers’ compensation cases. The conversation highlights how early identification, strong stakeholder relationships, and clear communication can prevent delays and keep the injured worker at the center of care. The team also talks state by state regulatory differences, common barriers to timely admission, and collaborative strategies that help ensure workers receive the right care at the right time.

In our third episode of Workers’ Comp Wednesday, we explore the growing clinical and financial impact of post-concussion injuries in the workforce and why timely, multidisciplinary care is essential.

For this conversation, the Mary Free Bed Workers’ Compensation team is joined by Michelle Terrell and Katie O’Brien, outpatient therapists with the Mary Free Bed adult post-concussion team. Through their discussion, listeners learn what concussions are, how they’re diagnosed, and the trends they’re seeing across different job types. They walk through best practice treatment approaches, how they tailor care to varied job demands, and the collaborative communication required across employers, adjusters, and care teams to ensure safe and appropriate return to work accommodations are put in place.

In our second episode of Workers’ Comp Wednesday, we’re introducing two of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation’s inpatient care managers, Aubrey Myers and Nelly Brower. Together, they pull back the curtain on the fast‑moving world of acute rehabilitation, and what it really looks like when an injured worker enters the system.

Joined once again by Stephanie Anderson and Ami Bowen, this expert panel digs into why cross‑stakeholder collaboration isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Aubrey and Nelly share what happens behind the scenes as they balance medical needs, employer expectations, adjuster involvement, and the coordination of a full interdisciplinary team. They break down the tools, communication strategies, and processes that keep the worker at the center, even when competing priorities arise.