Forecasting Success

Revolutionizing Government Relations with AI with Laura Carr, Co-Founder of USLege.ai | Episode 9

On this episode of Forecasting Success, host Ryan Brannan sits down with Laura Carr [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurauslege/], Co-Founder of USLege.ai [https://uslege.ai/], an innovative AI-powered legislative tracking software. Laura shares her remarkable journey from political fundraising in Washington, DC, to pioneering a groundbreaking startup that’s transforming legislative processes. Their discussion dives into how AI is streamlining government relations, making legislative research and tracking dramatically more efficient. Laura and Ryan also explore her experience navigating the unique challenges of the Texas legislative session, her vision for expanding nationwide, and the exciting potential of AI to reshape government transparency and advocacy.

Transforming Healthcare with AI with Greg Gilbert, Concentra | Episode 8

In this episode of Forecasting Success, host Ryan Brannan sits down with Greg Gilbert, Executive Vice President, Chief Reimbursement and Government Relations Officer with Concentra, a leader in occupational healthcare. Together, they discuss the complex world of healthcare operations, exploring Greg’s journey from health administration to overseeing reimbursement and contracting for over 500 centers across 43 states. Their conversation highlights the evolution of workers’ compensation systems, Texas’s unique framework, and the challenges of navigating multi-state regulations. Greg also shares insights into the role of AI in healthcare, particularly how Concentra uses predictive analytics to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. From navigating post-COVID advancements in machine learning to discussing the transition of Concentra into a standalone public entity, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the future of occupational healthcare.

Recent SCOTUS Decisions & Texas Injury Benefit Programs: Unpacked w/ Richard Johnson, PartnerSource | Episode 7

On this episode of Forecasting Success, host Ryan Brannan explores the changing landscape of administrative law and regulatory enforcement with guest Richard Johnson, Executive Vice President of PartnerSource. Richard draws on his extensive background in consumer protection and administrative law to unpack the recent Supreme Court ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo, which overturns the long-standing Chevron deference.  This decision and other key rulings are reshaping how regulations are enforced, giving businesses more power to challenge federal guidelines. Join us for an insightful discussion on how these legal changes may affect American entrepreneurship and regulatory oversight moving forward.

Brightening Futures for Children of Injured Workers with Hiawatha Franks, Kids' Chance of Texas | Episode 6

Join us on Forecasting Success as host Ryan Brannan sits down for an insightful and inspiring conversation with guest Hiawatha Franks, Claims Officer at Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and a Board Member of Kids’ Chance of Texas. In this episode, Ryan and Hiawatha discuss Hiawatha’s journey in the insurance industry, the intricacies of the workers’ comp industry across multiple states, and the invaluable work of Kids’ Chance of Texas, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides educational opportunities for Texas children who have had a parent catastrophically injured while in the course and scope of their job. Learn from industry veterans as they share their experiences and highlight key initiatives supporting injured workers and their families. To support Kids’ Chance of Texas’ mission of helping the children of injured workers, visit kidschanceoftexas.org. Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Kids’ Chance of Texas Golf Tournament, and all proceeds will fund scholarships to help children whose parents were catastrophically injured at work.

Transforming the TPA Industry: Insights from Michelle Villarreal | Episode 5

Today on Forecasting Success, Ryan Brannan discussed the inspiring journey of Michelle Villarreal, owner and operator of Occupational Accident Risk [https://occaccrisk.com/]. In this episode, Michelle shares her extensive experience in the industry, recounting her humble beginnings in the mailroom at Cigna Companies and her journey through various roles, ultimately leading her to start Occupational Accident Risk, a third party administrator (TPA) specializing in Texas nonsubscriber claims administration. Throughout the episode, Ryan and Michelle discuss the differences between injury benefit programs and traditional workers' compensation, stories of how the Texas model has benefited employers and employees, and what the future may look like for the occupational injury during a period of rapid technological innovation.