The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation has proposed an economic development initiative that could …
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Medical Cost Containment
Four in Medical Field Indicted in Alleged Workers Comp Overbilling Scheme
The Orange County (California) District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) and California Department of …
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Medical Fraud in Workers Comp: You Might be Part of the Problem
Doctors and other providers who defraud the system for their own financial benefit are few, …
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Cancer Still Not Covered for World Trade Center Responders
After the New York City World Trade Centers fell, images of responders rushing in …
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Texas Pharmacy Formulary Webinar Looks at New Rules
Texas often leads the nation in workers compensation cost containment and narcotics …
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On Duty Firefighter Deaths Lowest in 34 Years
The number of on-duty firefighter deaths is the lowest since 1977, according to the National Fire …
Setting up a Remote Occupational Clinic Has Challenges
Peru – Medcor CEO Philip Seeger testing Medcor’s telemedicine software with an Imarsat/BGAN …
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6 Times To Question Whether Medical Care is Reasonable and Necessary
Workers compensation statutes vary significantly from state to state, but one thing all states have …
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San Diego Zoo and Medcor Set Up Telemedicine Program for Employees in Amazon
Johan Perez checks depth with bamboo pole in shallow part of the muddy Elto Madre river. On board …
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Workers Comp Medical Crew Cares for Employees in Amazon Jungle
Not quite what U.S. professional travelers would call business class in Atalaya, Peru -- where …
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Work Comp Provider Helps North Dakota Recover from Floods
Designated FEMA responder since working with hurricane Katrina, Rita, Ike, and Lili support …
Work Comp Provider Helps North Dakota Recover from FloodsRead More
5 Times to Just Settle That Workers Compensation Claim File
There are times while engaged in a workers compensation file that you are …
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Texas Requiring Preauthorization: Reduces Costs, Return to Work Not Affected
By requiring preauthorization for occupational therapy services, spinal surgery, and work hardening …
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Workplace Precautions for Handling Hazardous Drugs to Healthcare Workers
Hospital and health care employers were reminded recently that hazardous drugs such as …
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Florida’s Physician Dispensing Found to Drive Workers Comp Costs Higher
The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) reports this week in Prescription Benchmarks for …
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75 Retired NFL Players Sue Over Concealment of Concussions
Seventy-five retired National Football League players are suing the NFL citing mismanagement of …
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Comorbidity Run Amuck – Medical Conditions Make Work Comp Injuries More Costly
Comorbidity is the presence of two or more medical conditions in a person at the same time. When an …
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Irish Minister Wants New Culture of Farm Safety
Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Marine, and Food, Simon Coveney TD, called on farmers and …
Canadian Regulations Proving Cancer is Work-Related for Firefighters
Shortly after stating that four more cancers were added to the list of occupational diseases …
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Report 4,340 Workers Died on the Job in 2009
The AFL-CIO's latest annual study, "Death on the Job: the Toll of Neglect," states …
