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Medical Cost Containment
It takes a Special Adjuster to Manage Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Work Comp Claims
Asbestosis and mesothelioma are occupational diseases accounting for a disproportionate amount of …
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Learn the Basics of Workers Comp Medical Bill Repricing Cost Containment
Medical bill repricing is often thought of as a mundane, boring, and difficult area of workers’ …
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BRITISH COLUMBIA Police Association Pushes to Amend Workers Compensation Act
A petition created by the British Columbia Police Association (BCPA) is pushing to amend the …
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Methylene Chloride Standard Has Positive Effects for Workers Health
OSHA's recent review of the agency's methylene chloride standard indicates the …
Methylene Chloride Standard Has Positive Effects for Workers HealthRead More
Study Looks at Asbestos Impact on September 11th Workers
A recent study of first-response and recovery workers in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, …
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Chronic Pain Management Causes Long and Costly Payouts
In a recent claims audit of workers' compensation claims for a Texas municipal pool, the claims …
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Wisconsin Physicians Using More Generics Than Most States Lower Costs
The cost per claim of prescription drugs used to treat injured workers in Wisconsin was …
Wisconsin Physicians Using More Generics Than Most States Lower CostsRead More
Top 10 Ways to Control Obesity and Workers Compensation
In a recent claims audit, one of the claims was about a morbidly obese woman who when getting up …
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Using Medical Case Management to Control Work Comp Costs
When there are severe injuries one of the best ways to control workers' compensation claim cost is …
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UK Company Fined for Worker Asbestos Exposure
A Great Britain building firm was fined after refurbishment work triggered the temporary closure of …
Doctors DISPENSE and Prescribe Medications in Illinois
Payment per claim for prescription drugs used to treat injured workers in Illinois was …
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Family Leave and American with Disabilities Considerations in Workers Compensation
Maintaining a rigid albeit consistent policy of termination upon expiration of FMLA leave, while …
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Inhaling Pig Brain Particles Causing Illness a Compensable Workers Comp Claim
Saying their health was impacted while on the job, more than a dozen workers sickened two years ago …
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Does Playing in the NFL Lead to Permanent Injuries for Some Players
The toll on the body occurring when playing in the National Football League is being tested off the …
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Ten Things You Should Know About Workers Compensation Medical Fee Schedules
Controlling the cost of medical care for workers' compensation is an on-going issue. Most …
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Study Finds Integrative Care Reduces Disability Due to Chronic Low Back Pain
People with chronic low back pain that keeps them sidelined from work can recover an average of …
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Montana Study Says Claims Cost Behind High Workers’ Comp Rates
Large medical and wage claims costs for workers shown to be permanently partially disabled are the …
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Distracted Employees and Employee Assistance Programs
Taking Care of Employees is a Good Business Practice Managing your company is sometimes …
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The Impact of Healthcare Reform on Treatment Practices
Although much is said about how the new healthcare law will impact workers’ compensation, …
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