A pair of bills, H.R. 3721 and S.1756, designed to further protect older workers …
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Insurance Companies Ordered to Return $9.4 Million in Excess Profits
Sixteen workers’ compensation insurance firms were ordered to more return more than $9.4 million in …
Insurance Companies Ordered to Return $9.4 Million in Excess ProfitsRead More
Learn the Basics of Workers Comp Medical Bill Repricing Cost Containment
Medical bill repricing is often thought of as a mundane, boring, and difficult area of workers’ …
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Know the #1 Top Reason Workers Comp Costs Are High
According to a 2009 RIMS Benchmark Survey, only twenty-one% of employers get work restrictions on …
Methylene Chloride Standard Has Positive Effects for Workers Health
OSHA's recent review of the agency's methylene chloride standard indicates the …
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Use Data the Right Way and Gain Management Commitment for Real Results
One gap I often see is using data the wrong way. Companies use key performance indicators to hold …
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Surveillance and Its Proper Use In Work Comp Claims
In January, Democratic state Rep. Sal Pace of Colorado introduced a bill designed to significantly …
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The Basics of Assigned Risk Plans – Workers Comp 101
Numerous states have assigned risk plans for workers' compensation. These plans provide workers' …
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Take A Survey – Of Your Own Company
There are a million ways to ask questions in a survey. However, the style of your questions will …
Critical Concepts to Improve Your Workers Compensation Program
In the 2009 RIMS Benchmark Survey, more than 60% of companies were found to need moderate to …
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Chronic Pain Management Causes Long and Costly Payouts
In a recent claims audit of workers' compensation claims for a Texas municipal pool, the claims …
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Tips When Considering a Performance Guarantee with your TPA
If your Third Party Administrator (TPA) is not living up to the promises made when you signed up …
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Things to Know About Texas Workers Compensation: How it is Unique
When it comes to workers' compensation, Texas is unique in several ways. The following is a basic …
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Workers Compensation 101 Death Benefits Primer
Fortunately, the number of workers' compensation claims involving death benefits has been gradually …
Australia Comcare Improves Claims System
The Australian Government’s workplace safety and compensation authority, Comcare, has …
5 Reasons Employers Need Employers Liability Insurance
Most employers understand workers' compensation coverage, but if you ask them about their …
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Alberta’s Auditor General Wants Increased Workplace Safety
A new report by the Auditor General of Alberta (Canada) suggests that the province needs to …
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Top 10 Ways to Control Obesity and Workers Compensation
In a recent claims audit, one of the claims was about a morbidly obese woman who when getting up …
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The Basics of Captive Insurance Companies for Workers Compensation
A captive insurance company is an insurance company owned by the parent company or a group of …
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EEOC Tackles Alleged Pregnancy Discrimination of Waitress at Atlanta Nightclub
In a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed in late April, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity …
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