At this conference, one of the most timely discussions I attended focused on a challenge that …
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Marijuana: A Medical Perspective — White Paper
We have a drug problem. Americans consume more opioids than anyone else in the world. We are …
The Impact Of Artificial Disc Technology On Work Comp
The issue of spinal fusion surgery and artificial disc replacement is an evolving issue in workers’ …
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The Hunt for Medical Provider Fraud
Fraud in any industry has a domino effect on a number of people, businesses, organizations and …
One of Biggest Shams in Comp Claims Is Unwarranted Diagnostic Testing
I saw an article in the newspaper the other day where a doctor in was diagnosing patients with …
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Are Diagnostic Testing And Physical Therapy Overused In Workers Comp?
If you are handling a pesky claim that just will not go away, or the objective signs are just not …
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How You Can Prevent Pain Medication From Causing More Pain
Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia Anytime I discuss medical issues I always clarify that I am in no way …
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Top 6 Causes of Workers Comp Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Injuries on the job can occur at any time. Some employers have a higher risk of injury depending …
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New Opioids Being Developed to Decrease Abuse, Save Work Comp Costs
Prescription Drugs Major Expense in Insurance Claims Recent trends in auditing the expenses …
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Exposure to Diesel Fumes Proven to Cause Cancer
Call for Urgent Action for Diesel Fume Exposure A call for Great Britain’s Health & Safety …
Kansas Division for Workers Comp Takes Huge Step In Ankle Replacement
Privately Held Company Engineers Product Small Bone Innovations, Inc. (SBi), a privately held …
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The Best Tidbits of News from the Workers Comp Community
LRP National Workers Compensation and Disability Conference Agenda Posted For 20 years, …
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$39 Million in Illness Compensation Further Clarified
The U.S. Department of Labor said recently it is notifying former Weldon Spring Plant workers in …
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Are Doctors Missing Asthma Caused On The Job
New guidance launched recently in Great Britain calls on doctors to explore the potential …
How to Handle the Worst News in Company History
There are fire extinguishers in case a fire starts. We hope one never does, yet the fire …
Valuable Techniques to Control Medical Costs
Employers who let the injured employees control their own medical care have higher workers …
5 More Ways to Reduce the Risk of Back Injuries
In the first part of this article, we discussed some general tips about how to lessen the risk for …
Doctors Drive Transportation Fleet Workers Comp Claim Costs
By Karen Wolfe, BSN. MA, MBA President, CEO MedMetrics, LLC Our …
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Workers Compensation News From Around the Net
Input Needed in Providers Opioid Audit The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of …
Medical Treasure Trove for the Workers Comp Professional: Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
Written by medical experts for risk managers, agents and brokers, and legal …
