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PTSD Presumption Laws in Workers’ Comp: What Every Claims Team Needs to Know in 2026
LEGAL & CLINICAL | PTSD AWARENESS MONTH | FIRST RESPONDERS The legal landscape for first responder PTSD claims has shifted significantly over the past decade. At least 34 states have now enacted presumption laws — and most claims teams are still navigating the gap between legal change and clinical clarity. This post is based on…
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PTSD Presumption Laws in Workers’ Comp: What Every Claims Team Needs to Know in 2026
LEGAL & CLINICAL | PTSD AWARENESS MONTH | FIRST RESPONDERS The legal landscape for first responder PTSD claims has shifted significantly over the past decade. At least 34 states have now enacted presumption laws — and most claims teams are still navigating the gap between legal change and clinical clarity. This post is based on […]
Returning a Firefighter to Duty 93 Days Sooner Than Expected
Wyatt N. had been a firefighter for six years when the weight of it finally became too much. He was 27, planning a medical retirement, and convinced his career was over. This is the story of what happened when he got the right care. MEET WYATT Six years of running toward the problem. Wyatt joined […]
Ascellus Cements Their Industry Leadership with Rollout of New Company Website
After years in the back seat, behavioral health has become a top priority for the workers’ compensation industry Ascellus, a leading behavioral health provider focused on helping injured workers restore their physical and emotional wellbeing, today rolled out a new and improved company website. The new website signifies more than a typical website rollout. While […]
When Surgery Goes Well But Recovery Doesn’t
Maria S. had a straightforward ankle fracture. The surgery went well. The recovery did not. This is the story of what happened — and why it matters for every claim team managing a physical injury case. The Claim A successful surgery. A stalled recovery. On paper, Maria’s case looked manageable. An ankle fracture sustained at […]
5 Signs a Physical Injury Claim May Have a Behavioral Health Component
Physical injury claims don’t always stall because of the injury. Recognizing these psychosocial risk factors early can change the trajectory of a claim — and the life of an injured worker. When a physical injury claim isn’t progressing the way it should, the instinct is often to look harder at the injury itself. More imaging. […]
Transforming Workers’ Compensation with Behavioral Health: Insights from Ascellus & .406 Ventures
In a recent episode of the Expanding Access podcast from Behavioral Health Tech, Joe Holtschlag and Liam Donohue dive into how behavioral health is reshaping the workers’ compensation landscape.
Building the Next Generation of Behavioral Health Access in Workers’ Comp
For many years, behavioral health has been missing from workers’ compensation’s recovery approach. Clinicians have long understood that psychological and social factors slow
Ascellus Announces Creation of Vice President of Sales and Customer Activation Role
With years of customer implementation, retention, and growth experience, Nancy Schaefer is appointed to the role
MIAMI (Jan. 20, 2026) – Ascellus, a leading behavioral health provider focused on helping injured workers restore their physical and emotional wellbeing, today announced the appointment of seasoned industry professional Nancy Schaefer as vice president of sales and customer activation.
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