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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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 …
Maximize Your Third Party Administrator (TPA) Relationship With A Vendor DayRead More
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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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, …
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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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8 Part Email To Send When Transitional Duty Doesn’t Work
Despite your best efforts to get medical restrictions from all treating physicians and evaluate …
8 Part Email To Send When Transitional Duty Doesn’t WorkRead More
Trends in Work Comp Legislation: Long-COVID Presumptions
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of workers’ compensation in the United States. While …
Trends in Work Comp Legislation: Long-COVID PresumptionsRead More
Is Your TPA Recovering Every Subrogation Dollar It Should?
Do you ever wonder if the claim handling quality of your insurer or third party administrator (TPA) …
Is Your TPA Recovering Every Subrogation Dollar It Should?Read More
Permanent Partial Disability In Workers Compensation
The objective of the medical providers in every workers’ compensation claim is to assist the …
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