The Save Mart Companies Honored for Transforming Workers’ Comp Program in Collaboration with CorVel

Core Insights - CorVel Corporation congratulates The Save Mart Companies for receiving the 2025 Workers' Compensation Risk Management Award for Excellence, recognizing their innovative risk management strategies [1][4] - The Save Mart Companies' risk management team, led by Rosie Partida, transformed their workers' compensation program to focus on prevention and employee well-being [2][4] - The proactive strategies implemented resulted in a 25% reduction in new claims in 2024 and a 43% decrease in claims at the five highest claim volume locations compared to 2020 [3][4] Company Overview - The Save Mart Companies operates 194 grocery stores across California and Western Nevada, and 11 additional stores in Oregon and Washington, employing over 12,000 associates [5] - The company is committed to providing fresh food at affordable prices and has a philanthropic arm, The CARES Foundation, which has donated over $5 million to local communities [5] Risk Management Strategies - Key strategies implemented by The Save Mart Companies include a 24/7 nurse triage line for real-time clinical support, a data-informed safety culture, and collaborative claims review processes [7] - The focus on early intervention and coordinated strategies has led to measurable improvements in employee outcomes and organizational performance [4][6]