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

• Discussing opioids, alternative chronic pain management programs and therapies, telehealth, and other current medical issues

Committee Materials

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