Medical Issues Committee

Chair: Lisa Wichterman, Minnesota Workers' Compensation Division

Vice Chair: Brian Wilson, Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation

IAIABC Staff Liaison: Jessica Faust and Keri Lore

Board of Directors Liaison: Bill Wheeler, Montana Employment Relations Division

The Medical Issues Committee exists to identify problems, challenges, and innovative approaches in the fields of occupational health medicine, disability, and rehabilitation; develop implementation strategies, information, and technical resources; and provide inter-jurisdictional assistance to promote best medical and disability management practices.

Current Projects

• Providing educational sessions on medical issues impacting workers' compensation
• Sharing jurisdictional updates on medical issues
• Produced resources on opioids, fee schedules, telehealth, and other medical issues

Committee Materials

Official Committee members can continue to the Medical Issues Committee Community.