Opioid-based prescription medications have proven to have an adverse effect on the recovery and …
2023 MMSEA Section 111 Reporting Updates
CMS opened 2023 with a series of updates to the NGHP Section 111 User Guide. First, on January 9, a …
Effective Communication Skills in Work Comp
The complexities of workers’ compensation and the claim process are compounded by ineffective …
Paradigm Announces Acquisition of Welvie
Outcomes-focused health care innovators come together to enhance solutions and create new …
3 Quick Fixes to Stop Out of Control Workers’ Comp Costs
Many interested stakeholders find themselves looking for a quick “win” by making a change to …
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The Art of Successful Return to Work
Members of the claim management team and other interested stakeholders need to focus on returning …
Return to Work Works in Community
Today's January 23rd, 2023. We're a couple weeks into the new year. How you doing on your New …
Social Security Disability, Medicare, and Medicaid; Oh My!
Federal government disability and medical insurance programs cause problems in settling workers’ …
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Expecting the Unexpected in Work Comp – Part 2
The first article explored the topics of workplace exposure and various types of injury. This …
Expecting the Unexpected in Work Comp
The typical day in the life of every interested stakeholder in workers’ compensation presents many …
OSHA 101 Primer on Occupational Safety and Health Administration for Workers Comp Professionals
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which created the Occupational Safety and Health …
Don’t Skip the Workers’ Comp Conversations
There's some conversations that you would just rather skip. Hello, my name is Michael Stack and I'm …
Succeeding in Work Comp: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
The successful video game Pitfall! was released in 1982 and featured Pitfall Harry, tasked with …
1/3/23 is the Best Day to FEEL the Value of Return to Work
The only way to truly understand it is to feel it. Hello, my name is Michael Stack and I'm the c e …
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Proper Safety Planning For Extreme Weather Conditions
Planning for extreme weather conditions is an important part of avoiding work-related …
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Subrogation Equals Lost Gold In Workers Compensation
Employers are losing money daily because claim technicians are missing opportunities to recover …
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Why Little Work Comp Claims Become Big Claims
Few things are as stressful to the risk manager as learning that a small medical only workers’ …
What is the Average Weekly Wage: Dealing with Irregular Employment Issues?
In many jurisdictions, the basis for temporary total disability (TTD), temporary partial disability …
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How To Set Up And Enforce Your Safety Program
A strong well enforced Safety Program is a key ingredient for all prevention programs. Good …
Employers: Avoid These Mistakes that Cost Your Work Comp Program Money
Employers and their representatives are vital in reducing workers’ compensation program costs. …
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