Dr. Heredia Speaks at Risk & Insurance Management Society Riskworld on Rising Psychological Workers’ Compensation Claims

Dr. Ronald Heredia, Director of Good Mood Legal, was featured in a May 5, 2026 Business Insurance article covering a RIMS Riskworld session in Philadelphia on the rise of psychological workers’ compensation claims.

Dr. Heredia discussed the importance of challenging flawed psychological assessments and emphasized that claims professionals should first examine whether a valid diagnosis exists before addressing causation, apportionment, treatment, or disability. He also cautioned against telehealth evaluations for psychological claims, noting the importance of in-person behavioral observation and proper psychological testing.