It’s easy to become trapped in assumptions. One such assumption is that predictive modeling …
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Medical Cost Containment
The Precertification Process of Utilization Review for Workers Compensation
One of the most important parts of medical management of a workers compensation claim is the …
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Confusion Over New York Work Compensation Guidelines: Medical Treatment and Disability Duration Settlement
Simultaneously, several sets of different guidelines are in various stages of enactment in the New …
Suicide Risks for Nurses in New Zealand Heightened
The suicide risk of New Zealand nurses, rather than doctors, has been highlighted by …
EU Trade Union Institute Finds Violation of India Tea Plantation Worker Rights
In early October, the International Union of Food workers (IUF) published the findings of research …
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ACOEM Has Guide of Best Doctors for Work-Related Injuries
The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) has released a guide to the …
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Misconduct of Employee General Irrelevance of Employee Fault
Larson’s Workers Compensation Law, Chapter 32, which repeats one of the axioms of …
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Immediate Claim Reporting Advantages
Gone are the days of mailing the Employer's First Report of an accident to the insurer's claims …
20 Things to Look for in a Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM)
The cost of drugs is the fastest growing component of medical care cost and often one of the most …
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Medical Billing and Coding — A Work Comp Cost Cutting Tool
Employers need every edge in reducing their costs of workers compensation, given our stagnant …
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Top 10 Things You Should Know About Workers Compensation Second Opinions
In approximately half the states, the employer determines the medical provider who will treat the …
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Is There an Advantage to Private Labeling Insurance Services
Recently, I have been touring operations of various vendors such as an MSA compliance company, …
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15 Things You MUST HAVE from Your Workers Comp Nurse Managers
The skill level of the Nurse Case Manager (NCM) on your workers' compensation claims can have a …
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NEW YORK New Stress Claim Decision in Work Comp
A very recent New York decision, 2010 NY Slip Op 07295 (10/14/10), demonstrates the consequences …
Workplace Violence as a Major Health Risk in Healthcare Work
A new study published online in the Occupational and Environmental Health found that healthcare …
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The Basics of Independent Medical Examinations (IME) for Workers Compensation Claims
An independent medical examination (IME) should be completed when an employee's recovery from an …
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WorkSafeBC Holds Event to Help Dementia Caregivers
WorkSafeBC (British Columbia) recently hosted an information session to support the health care …
Caring for Employees with Catastrophic Injuries
A very interesting viewpoint was recently presented to us. What happens to employees permanently …
Work Comp Hearing Loss Claims Difficult to Disprove
A hearing loss claim can be one of the most difficult claims to prove or disprove. High levels of …
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Professional Drivers Could Face Risk with Windshield Wash
Windscreen (windshield) wiper water may be the cause of 20% of cases of Legionnaires' disease …
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