The ‘advocacy-based claims model’ is the new buzz term in the workers’ compensation system. It …
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Understand The Work Comp Heart Attack Presumption
The grand bargain of the workers’ compensation system requires employees who allege work injuries …
Combatting Compound Trends in Workers’ Compensation
According to the (ODG), compounded medications are not considered first line for treating …
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Pay Without Prejudice – Solution To Big Work Comp Problem
Imagine this scenario ... you started working for your company about six years ago. One day you're …
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Low Back Pain: Dealing with the Proverbial Pain in the Butt!
Injuries to the lower back and the symptomology associated with such claims make up a significant …
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Personal Comfort Doctrine Does Not Provide Comfort In Workers’ Comp
Under any workers’ compensation act, an injury is compensable if it “arises out of” and occurs …
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Guidelines To Determine Right Case Load For Your Work Comp Adjuster
When Workers Compensation Claim Adjusters have caseloads that exceed their capacity, experience, or …
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Ensure Case Integrity With Unrepresented Work Comp Claimant
There is never a requirement under a workers’ compensation act that an injured worker retain legal …
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20 Things Your Work Comp Adjuster Should NOT DO
Most states have an Unfair Claims Practice Act that outlines what is considered to be unethical …
The Employers Secret to Workers Comp Defense: Attorney Ted Ronca Tribute
We recently learned some sad news that one of our long-time contributors to Workers’ Comp Roundup, …
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Defense In Depth On Work Comp Claims: Attorney Ted Ronca Tribute
We recently learned some sad news that one of our long-time contributors to Workers’ Comp Roundup, …
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Two Basic Rules To Solve Workers Compensation Problems: Attorney Ted Ronca Tribute
We recently learned some sad news that one of our long-time contributors to Workers’ Comp Roundup, …
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Using A Functional Capacity Evaluation to Defend Your Work Comp Claim
Using a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) as part of defending a workers’ compensation claim can …
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12 Tips To Effectively Use Attorneys in Workers Compensation
Litigation cost is a factor calculated into premium as an allocated expense. Each state retains a …
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Best Practices in Claims Management: Claim File Roundtable
Workers’ compensation is a volume business for employers, defense attorneys, and the claim …
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Spotting Fraud to Reduce Work Comp Program Costs
The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates that workers’ compensation fraud costs employers, …
Strengthening Work Comp Programs through Aggressive Subrogation Recovery
The job of a workers’ compensation claim handler and manager goes beyond serving their clients and …
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What Goes on Facebook Impacts Your Work Comp Claim
Social media is popular with a majority of Americans. The use of these outlets cover all spectrums …
Use Baseline Testing to Reduce Work Comp Costs
Workers’ compensation programs are continually seeking ways to provide best in class service to …
Items To Consider When Valuing Catastrophic Work Comp Claims
Catastrophic injury claims make up less than 1% of all workers compensation claims, but different …
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