Employers need to strike a balance of caring for their employees and controlling workers …
When A Doctor Will Not Release Employee To Light Duty
A doctor holding an injured worker “hostage” and not releasing them to light duty work when …
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Employee Course And Scope Can Change At Any Moment
Employees can be in and out of the course and scope of employment many times while on the job. …
Traveling Employees: Work Comp Claims for Jetsetters
The issue of traveling employees is a cause for concern when managing workers’ compensation …
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Sessions I’m Looking Forward To At National Work Comp & Disability Conference
The National Workers’ Comp and Disability Conference is once again knocking on the door. While it …
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Stay-At-Work Is The Correct Mindset In Return To Work
Return-to-Work (RTW) programs are designed to have the injured employee brought back to work during …
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5 Shots Of Tequila Does Not Always Equal Denied Work Comp Claim
Imagine the following scenario when handling a workers’ compensation claim: John Doe is a …
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Waiting Periods In Bad Faith – An Outrageous Practice
Waiting periods are variable in every jurisdiction. Michigan for example has a 7 day waiting …
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Medicare Advantage Plans: How It Impacts Your Workers’ Compensation Cases
The changing needs in healthcare are shifting millions of Americans onto Medicare Advantage (MA) …
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Medical – Legal Conference Strengthens Defense In Complex Cases
Medical care for an injured employee can be complicated. When the injured employee is …
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Transitional Duty Work Is Staple In Work Comp Cost Control
The “cost” of the average workers’ compensation claims continues to increase every year. This is …
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Effective Use of Functional Capacity Evaluations
It is important for claims management teams to make effective use of Functional Capacity …
Use of Drug Formularies to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs
The California workers’ compensation system may soon see some relief from the rising costs of …
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CMS Alert: Changes for Conditional Payment Recovery
CMS recently announced changes regarding the conditional payment recovery process that will impact …
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WC Roundtable Roundup – Delay Defines Workers Compensation
Welcome to the Roundtable Roundup, the most active discussions, highlights and summary of all the …
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Is A Pre-Existing Condition In Play?
When the Affordable Care Act became the law of the land, the term “pre-existing condition” was …
Investigating The Monday Morning Injury
The start of the Fall season indicates a new time of year. From back to school time and hunting …
Using Job Descriptions to Control Workers Compensation Losses
Complete job descriptions, with proper compliance can help reduce workers compensation loss …
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Sell Your Return To Work Program To Executives
When I see risk managers move to new employers, it is an important time to see and establish where …
Defense Attorney Often Over-Looked as Cost Containment Strategy
The proper selection of defense attorneys is one of the most important things a self-insured …
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