Build Trust with a Workers’ Comp Brand and Logo
So the concept of a brand or logo, when you see the FedEx truck logo, that means something. When you sign up for Southwest, that…
The Reality of the Biggest Myth Regarding Your Third Party Administrator
MYTH: The best way to reduce workers’ compensation costs is to change insurance companies or TPAs. REALITY: Wrong! The best way to reduce workers compensation…
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Step 1: Establish the Vision for Your Work Comp Program
This is where we start. We start with a vision. Start With Goal of Where You Want to Go We start with a goal of…
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Maximize Your Third Party Administrator (TPA) Relationship With A Vendor Day
If your company is a large organization with many locations and numerous open claims at each location, you may need to consider having several return-to-work…
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11 Ways to Manage Employer, Provider, and Employee Fraud in Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation fraud by workers gets the most publicity. But additional fraud is committed by staffing companies, professional employer organizations, medical and ancillary service providers,…
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Part 4 of 5: Work Comp and the Grand Bargain – Tips for Stakeholders to Reduce Premiums & Costs
There is an endless list of things interested stakeholders can implement in their workers’ compensation programs to reduce costs and promote employee morale. This creates…
WCRI 2024 Preview: What I’m Looking Forward to Seeing
Socrates said, I’m the wisest man alive for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing. Hello, my name is Michael Stack.…
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Part 3 of 5: Work Comp and the Grand Bargain – Primary Liability and Compensability
The workers’ compensation claims process has many challenges following the work injury. This includes determining whether the work injury is compensable by applying the standard…
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Part 2 of 5: Work Comp and the Grand Bargain – Understanding Work Comp Insurance
One overlooked step in reducing workers’ compensation program costs is the failure of interested stakeholders to grasp what is covered (and not covered) by their…
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Part 1 of 5: Work Comp and the Grand Bargain- A Primer
Reducing workers’ compensation program costs requires all interested stakeholders to understand its origins, benefits to American industry, and how it improves the lives of all. …
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4 Times When a Workers Comp Claim Should NOT Be Settled
In the workers’ compensation claims world, a commonly held belief is “the more settled claims, the better”. However, there are several times when a claim…
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Avoid Ethical and Legal Pitfalls In Workers’ Comp Surveillance
Surveillance can be an effective tool to reduce costs in a workers’ compensation program. While many service providers can show “injured” employees doing some crazy…
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Controlling Work Comp Transportation Expense Is More Than Ordering an Uber
Monitoring and managing workers’ comp transportation expenses can drastically improve the claim expense cost, especially on larger work comp claims. Unfortunately, claims adjusters and/or nurse…
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6 Elements To Review In Your Adjuster’s Action Plan
The old adage “Time is Money” definitely applies to the handling of workers’ compensation claims. Experienced claim professionals know the longer a work comp claim remains…
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Two Very Important Steps When Managing A Catastrophic Injury Claim
When you say catastrophic injury, many people in the insurance field think of brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, amputations, loss of eyesight or…
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9 Questions to Ask Injured Worker’s Treating Physician
Leaving no stone unturned is critical to managing your workers’ compensation costs. With the number of steps from injury to resolution, the number of people…
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Use A Medical Advisor To Maximize Value of Independent Medical Exam
A company medical advisor can be one of the most effective tools for reducing workers’ compensation costs, as specific health issues often need to be…
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6 Minimum Expectations For Employer Involvement in Workers’ Comp
We all know it is the employer’s responsibility to purchase workers’ compensation insurance coverage and to report a claim to the claims office when an…
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Slip and Fall On Ice – Workers’ Comp Case Study
Winter presents several challenges for the claim management team and interested stakeholders regarding workers’ compensation. This is due to snow, ice, and bad weather, resulting…
How to Tell If You Need a Nurse Case Manager for Your Workers Compensation Claim
Nurse case managers (NCMs) coordinate medical care and determine the extent of disability. However, there are times when the NCM doesn’t serve a specific purpose…
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