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Ten Things to Know About Work Comp Medical Billing and Procedure Coding ICD 9 and CPT
If you have ever reviewed a workers compensation medical bill and saw what is referred to as an …
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345 Ground Zero Workers Have Died of Cancer As of Last June
For the first time, a New York City official is reporting a rise in cancer for firefighters who …
345 Ground Zero Workers Have Died of Cancer As of Last JuneRead More
Washington State Bill for Medical Provider Network
Washington State Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed into law a bill that orders the states Department …
Nova Scotia Enhances Referrals to Physiotherapy for Workers Compensation
In a recent report, a stakeholder working group has validated the Nova Scotia WCBs Direct Access to …
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Japan Radiation Concerns for Workers Handling Cargo Shipments
Airport ground staff unions in Hong Kong are requesting the government and the airport management …
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Only Non-Smokers Hired at Detroit Hospitals
Three Michigan hospitals are among health systems that state they will only hire tobacco-free …
University of Notre Dame Fined Nearly 78K in Death of Student
The University of Notre Dame has been fined $77,500 for ignoring industry standards that could have …
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Ontario Officials Fine Brampton Following Worker Injury
The Corporation of the City of Brampton has been fined $75,000 for a violation of the Occupational …
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Small Number of Calif Comp Doctors Prescribe 80 Percent of Narcotics
A small percentage of doctors are responsible for prescribing close to 80% of Schedule II opioids …
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An MD Explains How Stretching Helps Relieve Postural Strain Complaints in the Upper Back
Doctor Alice M. Martinson gives us a perspective on this complex upper back injury. We often hear …
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Australia SafeWork SA Reminds Employers of Heat Hazards
SafeWork SA is urging workplaces to ensure they have measures in place to cope with the sudden …
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Missouri Backs Occupational Disease Bill
Missouri lawmakers have given their backing to a bill to place occupational diseases under the …
Include These 5 Things In Your Account Handling Instructions
Account Servicing Instructions (ASIs) is the way smart companies manage workers compensation claims …
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Smoking Rooms Will Soon Be the Rage In Japan
Japanese officials are reviewing regulations that would prohibit smoking in the workplace except in …
North Dakota Workers Comp Proposal Shot Down
A proposal allowing for workers compensation insurance coverage to be given to emergency workers …
Medcor Receives 2011 Innovation Award
One of my favorite services has won the 2011 Innovation Award by Business Insurance. And, for good …
Congresswoman Giffords Rehabilitation Likely Workers Compensation: Learn About Physical Rehab
Most people would not think of workers compensation when hearing about the Tucson, Arizona tragedy …
Obese Worker Injuries Often Require More Care
A new report from Florida-based NCCI Holdings Inc. notes that injuries sustained by obese workers …
Researchers Evaluate Impact of Solvents on Pregnant Workers
French researchers are again speaking of alarming elements that concern the noxiousness of solvents …
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