New operations director brings 26+ years of workers’ comp expertise to support California employers and injured workers
ForzaCare is growing and we’re excited to share what that means for the clients and injured workers we serve in California.

We’ve welcomed Rhonda Stahl, RN, as Operations Director of Medical Management, a role that expands our case management capabilities into the California market. Rhonda brings more than 26 years of workers’ compensation experience, deep California jurisdiction expertise and a career built at the intersection of clinical care and operational excellence.

Bringing Clinical Depth to Every Case

Before joining ForzaCare, Rhonda spent more than two decades at Travelers, most recently as Claim Product Manager for Workers’ Compensation Product Development, where she served as the company’s countrywide subject matter expert in medical case management. She led vendor management across eight workers’ comp service categories including field nurse case management, IME suppliers, and physician advisor suppliers for utilization review, and served as the national point of contact for utilization review processes and URAC accreditation compliance.

Earlier in her Travelers tenure, she managed a team of medical case managers across Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. She began her career at Castle Gardens Care Center in Northglenn, Colorado, working directly with injured employees and insurance carriers as an Employee Injury Coordinator, Charge Nurse and Staff Development Coordinator.

Her areas of specialization include medical case management, utilization review, vendor management and strategy, training and workforce development, California jurisdiction claims, and return-to-work program coordination.

What This Means for California

Our field case managers work directly alongside injured workers, employers, providers, and adjusters, creating alignment across every party so recovery stays on track. With Rhonda leading our California expansion, we’re ready to bring that same approach to one of the country’s most active workers’ comp markets.

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St. Petersburg, FL — Ethos, a national leader in medical management and claims investigation services, has acquired ForzaCare, a purpose-driven clinical case management provider known for its personalized approach to complex claims and return-to-work outcomes. The acquisition expands Ethos’ integrated service model, adding additional field-based and telephonic case management capabilities that accelerate recovery, support injured workers, and drive measurable results for carriers, TPAs, and employers.

With this acquisition, Ethos expands on its ability to offer clients a seamless path from the initial claim through medical review, clinical oversight, and case resolution, all supported by compliance-driven operations and a shared commitment to compassionate care.“ForzaCare is a natural fit for our organization,” said Micah Smith, CEO of Ethos. “Their commitment to clinical precision, operational efficiency, and customer service aligns with how we show up for our partners. Together, we are building a more connected and effective claims experience.”

ForzaCare brings a team of experienced nurses and clinical professionals trained in jurisdictional requirements across workers’ compensation and disability. Their case management programs are built to improve engagement, reduce lost time, and control medical costs while keeping the injured worker at the center of every decision.“Our teams share a similar mission, supporting claims teams with the tools, clarity, and confidence they need to make sound medical decisions,” said Marijo Storment, CEO of ForzaCare. “This combination allows us to offer even more value, backed by scale and shared innovation.”

Ethos maintains national licensure and leading compliance standards across its operations, including HIPAA, SOC 2 Type 2, and ISO-aligned infrastructure. The addition of ForzaCare strengthens Ethos’ position as a full-spectrum partner, offering medical management, investigations, utilization review, peer review, bill review, IMEs, and now, additional enhanced case management services.

This marks Ethos’ eleventh acquisition since 2019, furthering its strategy of uniting top-performing organizations under one connected brand committed to outcomes, transparency, and innovation in the claims process.

About Ethos Risk Services

Ethos is a full-service claims investigation and medical management firm headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Ethos provides nationwide and international coverage servicing all 50 states and over 75 countries. Founded in 2006, the company has provided comprehensive fraud and medical claims management to insurance companies, self-insured employers, attorneys, and third-party administrators. Ethos is dedicated to its mission of being the most tech-enabled, customer-centric claims services company. With a vision committed to providing better data, Ethos empowers clients to make better decisions that bring optimal outcomes. For more information, visit ethosrisk.com.

About ForzaCare

Founded in 2022, ForzaCare is a clinical case management company that helps injured employees return to work through telephonic and field‑based services. Its nationwide team of nurses works with carriers, TPAs, and employers to reduce lost time, manage care, and resolve claims. ForzaCare delivers clear communication, compliance, and results that keep claims moving forward.

ForzaCare, a leading provider of innovative healthcare management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its much-anticipated second core product offering: Network Solutions. This solution aims to elevate the way insurance carriers, third-party administrators, employers, governmental agencies, and self-insured corporations manage medical expenses and lower overall costs.

ForzaCare has officially announced the company’s founding following a soft launch of the company in December 2022. Leading the new company are tenured workers’ compensation industry veterans Marijo Storment, CEO, Tony Delich, president and CFO, and Jennifer Ryon, chief revenue officer. The company’s services include a full suite of case management solutions with additional service offerings to be announced later this year.