Benchmarking is the process of either comparing your company’s results with the results of similar …
Benchmarking & FTE & Operational Comparison
Workers Comp Resource and Cost Cutting Areas
Workers Comp: Ripe For Cost-Cutting – Two Places To Check Despite devotion to …
Tennessee Cost Per Claim Decreased Following Work Comp Reforms
Workers compensation costs per claim in Tennessee decreased in recent years following reforms …
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15 Benchmarks to Measure Claim Excellence by Workers Comp Adjusters
You have finally gotten the state-of-the-art claims management system. Now, that you have the …
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NCCI Publishes 2010 Workers Comp Prescription Drug Study Update
NCCI Holdings Inc. recently unveiled an updated study that shows that the volume of prescription …
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28 Things to Include in Your Workers Compensation Loss Run
A loss run is a report that outlines the details of workers compensation claims and the cost paid …
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Non-Fatal Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Declined in 2009
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics recently announced that non-fatal …
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Success Story: How Employers and Their TPAs Resolve Service Disputes
An Interview with Rebecca Shafer about how to resolve problems with TPAs and Insurance …
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Titanic Carried “The Average” Number of Lifeboats
Some thoughts on whether being "average" is good enough... What does it cost to buy a …
Why Uniformity is Key When Assessing Multiple Operating Units for a Workers Comp Program
As the workers' comp coordinator for a multi-site organization, your responsibility is to …
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Learn the 13 Hidden Costs of Workers Compensation Claims
The true cost of workers' compensation includes a lot of hidden cost and is much higher than the …
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8 Little Ways to Achieve BIG Work Comp Cost Containment
Iconic Americana employers, like big box stores, supermarkets, wholesale clubs, home and …
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Assessment is Your Number One Tool for Cost Control
Small changes in your workers’ compensation program lead up to large cost savings. Your company’s …
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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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Doctors DISPENSE and Prescribe Medications in Illinois
Payment per claim for prescription drugs used to treat injured workers in Illinois was …
Doctors DISPENSE and Prescribe Medications in IllinoisRead More
Claims Industry Faces Challenges in Work Comp Market
A survey of claims managers, examiners, and nurse case managers revealed three key concerns and …
Claims Industry Faces Challenges in Work Comp MarketRead More
15 BEST PRACTICES Picture Perfect Handling of a Workers Comp Claim
From time to time an external claims auditor comes across a workers' compensation claim approaching …
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WCRI Finds Maryland Among Lowest in Claims Cost in New Study
A new study from the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) shows …
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Massachusetts Workers Compensation Cost Per Lost Time Claims Higher
A new report from the shows Massachusetts had a moderate increase in 2007 after years of …
Massachusetts Workers Compensation Cost Per Lost Time Claims HigherRead More
TENNESSEE Sees Relief in Workers Comp Claim Costs
Once again, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), reports another state, …