The Best Tidbits of News From the Workers Comp Community

Deborah Pfeifle, Gould & Lamb CEO Speaks at AmComp London Conference

Deborah Pfeifle, CEO of Gould & Lamb, was a guest speaker at the recent American Society of Workers Comp Professionals (AMCOMP) conference. The event took place on September 10^th in London, England at the Lloyd’s Library.

Ms. Pfeifle’s presentation, The Impact Medicare Has on Reinsurance, Read More…

There’s An App For That – National Workers Comp & Disability Conference

Build your personal daily agenda , Receive real-time reminders and updates, Find sessions, events, speakers and exhibitors, and more. Check out the full list of features to help you navigate the country’s premier Workers Comp event here

Did you know? – Broadspire Medical Bill Review

Broadspire’s innovative cost containment program provides an opportunity to obtain additional savings above and beyond the fee schedule and usual and customary reductions. When a provider is nonparticipating under a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) network, our Medical Bill Review (MBR) engages one of our three out-of-network partners that specialize in medical bill negotiations. Read More…

MedMetrics Announces Release of Master Provider Index

Now you can quick-search the best medical providers for Workers’ Comp by specialty and geo-zip directly from the Internet anytime! Master Provider Index analyzes provider performance based on data from multiple payers. Read More…

Brad E. Bleakney Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2013

Brad E. Bleakney, Esq. of Bleakney & Troiani, Chicago, Illinois, was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for Workers’ Compensation in Illinois for 2013. Mr. Bleakney practices in the area of work related injury claims, Illinois Workers’ Compensation and related third party litigation for accidental work injuries. Read more…

As Some Commercial Insurance Lines Tighten, Buyers Embrace Strategies to Stabilize Premiums – Hanover Stone Partners LLC

As the commercial insurance market has tightened for a number of key coverages, including global property and some primary and excess casualty lines, buyers have responded by adopting measures to stabilize their premiums. A current survey of risk managers and other corporate insurance buyers by Hanover Stone Partners finds firms have adjusted retentions, accepted restrictive policy wording, or changed insurers to hold their premiums steady. Read More…

Author Michael B. Stack, CPA, Director of Operations, Amaxx Risk Solutions, Inc. is an expert in employer communication systems and part of the Amaxx team helping companies reduce their workers compensation costs by 20% to 50%. He is a writer, speaker, and website publisher. www.reduceyourworkerscomp.com. Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.

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