One major component of healthcare reform under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are wellness program …
Work Injury Prevention
Taking Steps to Control Stress Is One Key to Overall Health Benefits
by Heather Klaus, Health and Wellness Manager, Medcor Stress is a feeling of emotional …
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Non-Traditional Schedules Can Contribute To Shift Work Disorder
by Gregg Cognac Physician Assistant/Director of Clinical Affairs, Medcor The human body is …
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Impact of Obesity on Workers’ Compensation
The growing waist line of America is not only having an impact on our health, but on workers’ …
Fighting Back…The War Against Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. Anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of …
People Can Achieve Benefits By Investing In Thirty Minutes of Modest, Daily Activity
New research supports that it is never too late to begin an endurance training routine and benefit …
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The Secret of Getting Ahead Is Getting Started, And Other News Tidbits
2014 NSSTA Study on Structures In 2014, the National Structured Settlements Trade Association …
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The Weight of Some Workers Comp Injuries
According to a report from CDC, nearly 35 percent of Americans are considered …
Wellness Programs for Workers Compensation
There is growing evidence that an unhealthy workforce increases the chance for frequency and …
Is Your Workplace Truly Drug-Free?
As an employer, you want to give your employees the benefit of the doubt. Sure, you want to …
The P’s and Q’s Of Different Types Of Drug Testing
Most employers understand the importance of drug testing to prevent accidents that can injure …
Work Together As A Team If Forced To Do More With Less
These are the times that employers are operating lean and mean. Economic woes and dwindling profit …
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Work Comp, Mental Injuries, And Hiring Your Next Comp Claim
Work comp, when it first started, paid only for obvious traumatic injuries. It did not pay for slow …
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Are You An Employee or Independent Contractor?
Companies Try Using Independent Contracts to Save Costs To keep costs low, some smaller …
Integrated Wellness Programs Benefit Work Comp and Group Health
A 2010 study by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) confirmed a study completed …
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Techniques to Control Run-Away Cost of Narcotics in Workers Comp
All insurers and self-insured employers deal with the long-term medical treatment claims where the …
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How Employees Can Help You Reduce Workers Comp Costs
As productive members of your workforce, employees must participate in your Workers’ Compensation …
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Wrongfully Terminating Employees For Reporting Injuries Can Cost A Bundle
Companies that try and mute workers wanting to report injuries on the job can face a substantial …
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Workplace Wellness Programs Return on Investment and Implementation Tips
By: Rebecca A. Shafer, J.D., President, Amaxx Risk Solutions, Inc. Michael Stack, …
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Hiring Illegal Workers Leads to Large Fines, Verify Eligibility
Case: Employer May Lose 30% of Employees Following an investigation by U.S. …
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