If you leave the management of the workers' compensation claims to chance, the chances are you will …
Weight Loss Drugs and Work Comp
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved several weight management drugs for …
I Can’t Teach Anyone Anything In Workers’ Comp, I Can Only Make Them Think
I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think. Hello, my name is Michael Stack. I'm …
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Section 111 Reporting Monetary Penalties Are Here
The long-awaited Section 111 Mandatory Insurer Reporting civil monetary penalties are on the …
6 Steps to Identify and Address Mental Health Challenges Early
The days of focusing solely on an injured worker’s physical injuries are over. Savvy employers and …
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Red Flag: Time to Get an Independent Medical Examination
The independent medical examination (IME) is the one opportunity claim handlers can use to get a …
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Workers’ Comp Claim Management From Start to Finish: Important Issues to Consider
Members of the claim management team need to consider several issues during the life of a workers’ …
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Workplace Safety: Think Outside the Box
Efforts to improve workplace safety are well-intentioned but often fall short. This is because the …
Claim Team Opportunities Through Innovation
There are many opportunities for the claim management team to enhance their ability to move claims …
Average Weekly Wage: Overcoming Obstacles
The average weekly wage (AWW) is one of the most important calculations a claim handler will make …
Average Weekly Wage: Getting it Right
The average weekly wage is the basis for paying all indemnity and wage loss benefits in workers’ …
Workers’ Comp Medical Causation: Getting Primary Liability Decisions Right
Claim handers are called upon to make many important decisions related to the trajectory of a …
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Back to School Improves Your Return to Work Program
Kids are back to school. How does that feel to you as a parent? Hello, my name is Michael Stack. …
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Improve Your Bottom Line With Injury Triage
Injury triage is a concept workers’ compensation has adopted from outside traditional health …
Dealing with Long COVID-19 in Work Comp
While many world leaders have long since declared the COVID-19 pandemic to be over, there is no …
Using a Workers Compensation Claim Coordinator
Regardless of the employer’s size and operational locations, it is wise to have a technical claim …
How To Know When To Expect Your Employee Back To Work
Employers want to know how long an employee will be off work following a workers' compensation …
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Get Serious About Developing Your Return-To-Work Policy
Imagine the following conversation: Q: What is your policy on “Return to Work?” A: Ahh, we are …
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5 Strategies to Avoid Mega Problems in Large Deductible Policies
Large deductible insurance policies can be a tremendous advantage for employers. Significant cost …
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20 Common Adjuster Mistakes And What To Do About It
One thing seldom heard from the insurance company or the third-party claims administrator (TPA) is …
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