A structured settlement creates a ‘win’ for all parties to a workers’ compensation settlement; the …
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Defending Home Office Work Comp Claims
Moving to the home office environment has seen several new challenges for claim handlers, defense …
Defending Work-from-Home Workers’ Comp Injuries
The post-COVID-19 work has created many challenges when defining workers’ compensation cases for …
Claim Handler and Defense Counsel: The Symbian Circle of Claims
Claim handlers and defense counsel rely on each other regarding reducing workers’ compensation …
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100-Year-Old Principle to Predict a Workers’ Comp Creeping Catastrophic Claim
With all the advancements in technology and artificial intelligence, what is the one clearly …
100-Year-Old Principle to Predict a Workers’ Comp Creeping Catastrophic ClaimRead More
Know Your Role To Take Control of Work Comp Costs
If you leave the management of the workers' compensation claims to chance, the chances are you will …
Weight Loss Drugs and Work Comp
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved several weight management drugs for …
I Can’t Teach Anyone Anything In Workers’ Comp, I Can Only Make Them Think
I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think. Hello, my name is Michael Stack. I'm …
I Can’t Teach Anyone Anything In Workers’ Comp, I Can Only Make Them ThinkRead More
Section 111 Reporting Monetary Penalties Are Here
The long-awaited Section 111 Mandatory Insurer Reporting civil monetary penalties are on the …
6 Steps to Identify and Address Mental Health Challenges Early
The days of focusing solely on an injured worker’s physical injuries are over. Savvy employers and …
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Red Flag: Time to Get an Independent Medical Examination
The independent medical examination (IME) is the one opportunity claim handlers can use to get a …
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Workers’ Comp Claim Management From Start to Finish: Important Issues to Consider
Members of the claim management team need to consider several issues during the life of a workers’ …
Workers’ Comp Claim Management From Start to Finish: Important Issues to ConsiderRead More
Workplace Safety: Think Outside the Box
Efforts to improve workplace safety are well-intentioned but often fall short. This is because the …
Use Social Media When Investigating Workers’ Comp Claims
Members of the claim management team are constantly looking for cost-effective claim investigation …
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3 Key Takeaways From 2023 National Comp
There’s no more valuable time than we can come together as an industry to discuss trends and …
Claim Team Opportunities Through Innovation
There are many opportunities for the claim management team to enhance their ability to move claims …
Average Weekly Wage: Overcoming Obstacles
The average weekly wage (AWW) is one of the most important calculations a claim handler will make …
Average Weekly Wage: Getting it Right
The average weekly wage is the basis for paying all indemnity and wage loss benefits in workers’ …
Workers’ Comp Medical Causation: Getting Primary Liability Decisions Right
Claim handers are called upon to make many important decisions related to the trajectory of a …
Workers’ Comp Medical Causation: Getting Primary Liability Decisions RightRead More
Back to School Improves Your Return to Work Program
Kids are back to school. How does that feel to you as a parent? Hello, my name is Michael Stack. …
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