Every claims manager knows the feeling. A routine injury — maybe a shoulder strain, a twisted knee, …
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Claim Management
When Shoulder Strains Behave Like Spinal Cord Injuries
In workers’ compensation, we’re used to thinking of “catastrophic claims” as the worst of the worst …
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The Hidden Power of Culture in Fighting Workers’ Comp Fraud
When people think about workers’ compensation fraud, the first image that comes to mind is often an …
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Avoiding the “Good Day/Bad Day” Defense: Why Long-Term Investigations Matter
Workers’ compensation fraud doesn’t always involve elaborate schemes or staged injuries. Sometimes, …
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Fraud or Legitimate Claim? A Guide for Employers on Knowing When to Act
Most workers’ compensation claims are legitimate, and as an employer, you’re committed to ensuring …
Fraud or Legitimate Claim? A Guide for Employers on Knowing When to ActRead More
Part 3: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained
In this final part of our series exploring the nine elements of independent premium audits, we turn …
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Part 2: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained
In this three-part series, we are examining nine elements of independent premium audits to help you …
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Part 1: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained
When an employer receives a revised workers' compensation premium bill, the accuracy of the bill …
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Important Times to Use Surveillance in Workers’ Comp Claims
Effectively managing workers’ compensation requires careful oversight and proactive measures to …
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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. …
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Workers’ Comp Claims Audit: Initial Action Plan Checklist
Claims audits and reviews are one of the most commonly used tactics by companies to control …
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Best Practices to Prepare for a Workers’ Comp Claim Audit or Review
When managing workers’ compensation, a claim audit or review is a crucial opportunity for …
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Avoid 2 Common Pitfalls That Delay Care in Workers’ Compensation Claims
One of the most critical aspects of managing workers' compensation claims is ensuring that injured …
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Part 3: Permanent Total Disability – Other Defenses to Consider
Defending Permanent and Total Disability (PTD) cases presents many challenges for the claim …
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Part 2: Permanent Total Disability – Focus in On Job Search
Courts in many jurisdictions focus on the nature and extent of an employee’s job search before …
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Part 1: Permanent Total Disability in Workers’ Compensation: Now What?
Issues concerning permanent total disability (PTD) benefits are a significant cost driver in …
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Part 2: Discontinuing Workers’ Comp Temporary Total Disability Benefits
Once a claim has been admitted, the claim handler assumes a pivotal role in managing the file and …
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Part 1: Discontinuing Workers’ Comp Temporary Total Disability Benefits
Part of reducing workers’ compensation program costs is being aware of and developing defenses for …
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4 Items Claims Handlers Want From Their Defense Attorney
Workers’ compensation defense attorneys may lay awake at night wondering what their claims handler …
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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 …
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