Association for Responsible Alternatives
to Workers' Compensation
CONFIDENTIAL MEMBER UPDATE
January 31st, 2024
Watch Now: Episode 2 - Navigating Change: Brian Allen's Journey from Legislation to Innovation
On this episode of Forecasting Success, Ryan Brannan sits down with Brian Allen, co-founder of Optimized Outcome Solutions and Vice President of Government Affairs for Mitchell Pharmacy Solutions, An Enlyte Company.

Click here to watch now.
OSHA's Updated Online Electronic Recordkeeping Rules Effective 1-1-2024
(From PartnerSource Newsletter)

OSHA is amending its occupational injury and illness recordkeeping regulation to require certain employers to electronically submit injury and illness information to OSHA that employers are already required to keep under the recordkeeping regulation...

Government Relations Updates
Alternative Injury Benefit Plans in Florida?
ARAWC made a presentation on alternative injury benefit plans to the Florida House Judiciary Committee on January 8. The presentation was at the invitation of the Committee Chair, Representative Tommy Gregory. For more details on the outcome of the meeting, and to participate in ARAWC’s Florida Expansion Committee, please see the Expansion Committee’s report below:

Congress and The Administration
Government funding, border security, and aid to Ukraine and Israel continue to dominate debate and disagreements in Congress. These issues will take up most of Congress’ time in the coming weeks. After that, we’ll be in full fledged Presidential election mode, which will make it even more difficult to reach agreement on major substantive issues. For more on what is happening in Congress and the Administration, please see the Congressional Overview in the Members Only section. 
Matthew Posey Joins Texas DWC as Deputy Commissioner
In case you missed it, Texas Workers’ Compensation Commissioner recently hired Matthew Posey to be his Deputy Commissioner for Operations and External Relations...

Member Spotlight
New Member Spotlight:
Robert Bookhammer, USI
In this spotlight we feature ARAWC Member Robert Bookhammer, Senior Vice President of USI Insurance Services.

Click here to learn more about Robert and USI.
ARAWC Member: Join an ARAWC Committee! and Requests for Info
As a part of our member engagement initiative, we are encouraging all ARAWC members to join a committee. Please let us know which of the committees below you are most interested in via info@arawc.org
  1. Communications Committee: If you have a knack for storytelling or are skilled in digital communication, this is the place for you.
  2. Legal Committee: Ideal for those with a legal background or interest in policy development.
  3. Membership Committee: Your enthusiasm for networking and member engagement will drive our success.
  4. Expansion Committee: If you are interested in advocacy and public policy, especially in Florida, this committee is your platform to influence change.
  5. Claims & Insurance Committee: Perfect for those interested in market analysis and claims research within the Texas injury benefit program.
  6. QCARE Committee: Ideal for those passionate about ensuring legal compliance, fairness in benefits delivery, and promoting responsible employee care.

  • Please see the below links recently distributed requesting info from your company.



Please reach out to info@arawc.org with any questions!
Four Ways Members Support ARAWC
1. Share ARAWC membership information with your clients and business partners. For an example that you can share in management reports and client stewardship meetings, click here.

2. Encourage your clients to get the QCARE designation. Service providers can serve as an authorized representative to get the QCARE designation for their clients.

3. Volunteer to serve on an ARAWC committee. Click here to volunteer.

4. Present an educational session. Planning is in process now for ARAWC's continued educational offerings.

How can we support you? Let us know your thoughts and ideas.

If you need the password to log in to the Members Only section of the ARAWC website, please email info@arawc.org for assistance.

If there is someone you think would be great as a featured ARAWC Member Spotlight, we would love to know! Please send your recommendations to: info@arawc.org.
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