In a recent report, a stakeholder working group has validated the Nova Scotia WCBs Direct Access to …
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Medical Cost Containment
Japan Radiation Concerns for Workers Handling Cargo Shipments
Airport ground staff unions in Hong Kong are requesting the government and the airport management …
Japan Radiation Concerns for Workers Handling Cargo ShipmentsRead More
The Basics of Workers Compensation Impairment Ratings
We often hear the phrase “impairment rating” when there is a discussion of an employee's workers …
The Basics of Workers Compensation Impairment RatingsRead More
Only Non-Smokers Hired at Detroit Hospitals
Three Michigan hospitals are among health systems that state they will only hire tobacco-free …
Include Physical Therapy, Nurse Triage and Occupational Clinics in Account Instructions
A company on top of its workers compensation costs implements Account Servicing Instructions …
Include Physical Therapy, Nurse Triage and Occupational Clinics in Account InstructionsRead More
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 …
University of Notre Dame Fined Nearly 78K in Death of StudentRead More
Benefits of Medical Case Management Guide Injured Workers to Faster Recovery
When you discuss cost savings derived from medical case management with a risk manager, the first …
Benefits of Medical Case Management Guide Injured Workers to Faster RecoveryRead More
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 …
Ontario Officials Fine Brampton Following Worker InjuryRead More
Four Possible Ways to Reduce the Potential Large Dollar Injury Claim
When the workers compensation adjusters receive certain types of indemnity claims, they know …
Four Possible Ways to Reduce the Potential Large Dollar Injury ClaimRead More
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 …
Small Number of Calif Comp Doctors Prescribe 80 Percent of NarcoticsRead More
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 …
Australia SafeWork SA Reminds Employers of Heat HazardsRead More
Chiropractor Indicted on Work Comp Fraud Charges
Fairfield, Ohio chiropractor has been indicted on charges of workers compensation fraud and theft, …
NCCI Publishes 2010 Workers Comp Prescription Drug Study Update
NCCI Holdings Inc. recently unveiled an updated study that shows that the volume of prescription …
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Ten Medical Cost Containment Strategies To Reduce OVERALL Costs
There are many available techniques to control medical cost in workers compensation. A search of …
Ten Medical Cost Containment Strategies To Reduce OVERALL CostsRead More
The Right to Choose – Selecting Your Own Defense Counsel as a Company Right
Your company needs to negotiate for the right to select legal counsel in any case where the …
The Right to Choose – Selecting Your Own Defense Counsel as a Company RightRead More
Nine Questions to Ask When Coordinating Managed Care Providers
Coordinated medical care refers injured employees to specific physicians, integrating the protocols …
Nine Questions to Ask When Coordinating Managed Care ProvidersRead More
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 …
Include These 5 Things In Your Account Handling InstructionsRead More
Smoking Rooms Will Soon Be the Rage In Japan
Japanese officials are reviewing regulations that would prohibit smoking in the workplace except in …
