Hello, Michael Stack here, Principal of Amaxx and Founder of COMPClub. The dust has …
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Medical Cost Containment
Is A Cheaper Doctor Better For Your IME?
The independent medical examination (IME) is one of the most important parts of defending a …
Write a Great Workers’ Compensation IME Letter
Members of the claim management team are often called upon to write a cover letter to a doctor for …
Use Medical Expertise To Control Employee Fraud
While most medical providers are honest and operate with high integrity, it is important to …
Cost Mitigation Techniques for Chiropractic Work Comp Claims
Chiropractic care remains a popular medical treatment modality for workers’ compensation claims …
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5 Reasons To Find A New Work Comp Doctor
The vast majority of people are comfortable with their primary care physician. After all, that is …
4 Different Programs To Choose Work Comp Medical Providers
Every state requires the employer to provide the employee with full professional medical care, …
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When A Doctor Will Not Release Employee To Light Duty
A doctor holding an injured worker “hostage” and not releasing them to light duty work when …
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Warning To Employers: Cost Transfer Of Medical Benefits To Workers Comp
The Worker’s Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) has issued a report that workers treating …
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Working With A QRC In Workers’ Compensation
Qualified Rehabilitation Consultants (QRC) play an important role in workers’ compensation …
Effectively Handling Retraining Claims
Under many workers’ compensation programs, injured parties have a statutory right to vocational …
Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome in Workers Compensation
Much is currently being discussed and published about Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome. (PTSD) Most …
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Early Diagnostic Testing Can Extend Claim Life and Cost
Doctors are torn at times about the use of diagnostic testing shortly after an injury …
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Medigram: Measles And More
By Jacob Lazarovic, MD, FAAFP Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, …
Effective Independent Medical Examinations
Workers’ compensation cases can be won or lost on the independent medical examination results. …
Handling Chiropractic Claims in Workers’ Compensation
Chiropractic care continues to cause claim management teams problems in workers’ compensation …
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What, Exactly, Is Influenza?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes the flu as a contagious respiratory …
Using Telemedicine in Workers Compensation
Telemedicine is viewed by many as an opportunity to reduce the cost of medical expenses and promote …
WCRI 2015 Conference Is Coming…March 5-6 in Boston
One of my favorite Workers Comp Conferences is coming up soon! Workers’ Compensation Research …
The Impact Of Artificial Disc Technology On Work Comp
The issue of spinal fusion surgery and artificial disc replacement is an evolving issue in workers’ …
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