There is an endless list of things interested stakeholders can implement in their workers’ …
WCRI 2024 Preview: What I’m Looking Forward to Seeing
Socrates said, I'm the wisest man alive for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing. …
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Part 3 of 5: Work Comp and the Grand Bargain – Primary Liability and Compensability
The workers’ compensation claims process has many challenges following the work injury. This …
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Part 2 of 5: Work Comp and the Grand Bargain – Understanding Work Comp Insurance
One overlooked step in reducing workers’ compensation program costs is the failure of interested …
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Part 1 of 5: Work Comp and the Grand Bargain- A Primer
Reducing workers’ compensation program costs requires all interested stakeholders to understand its …
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4 Times When a Workers Comp Claim Should NOT Be Settled
In the workers’ compensation claims world, a commonly held belief is “the more settled claims, the …
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Avoid Ethical and Legal Pitfalls In Workers’ Comp Surveillance
Surveillance can be an effective tool to reduce costs in a workers’ compensation program. While …
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Controlling Work Comp Transportation Expense Is More Than Ordering an Uber
Monitoring and managing workers’ comp transportation expenses can drastically improve the claim …
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6 Elements To Review In Your Adjuster’s Action Plan
The old adage “Time is Money” definitely applies to the handling of workers' compensation claims. …
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Two Very Important Steps When Managing A Catastrophic Injury Claim
When you say catastrophic injury, many people in the insurance field think of brain injuries, …
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9 Questions to Ask Injured Worker’s Treating Physician
Leaving no stone unturned is critical to managing your workers' compensation costs. With the number …
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Use A Medical Advisor To Maximize Value of Independent Medical Exam
A company medical advisor can be one of the most effective tools for reducing workers’ compensation …
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6 Minimum Expectations For Employer Involvement in Workers’ Comp
We all know it is the employer's responsibility to purchase workers' compensation insurance …
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Slip and Fall On Ice – Workers’ Comp Case Study
Winter presents several challenges for the claim management team and interested stakeholders …
How to Tell If You Need a Nurse Case Manager for Your Workers Compensation Claim
Nurse case managers (NCMs) coordinate medical care and determine the extent of disability. …
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8 Part Email To Send When Transitional Duty Doesn’t Work
Despite your best efforts to get medical restrictions from all treating physicians and evaluate …
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Trends in Work Comp Legislation: Long-COVID Presumptions
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of workers’ compensation in the United States. While …
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Is Your TPA Recovering Every Subrogation Dollar It Should?
Do you ever wonder if the claim handling quality of your insurer or third party administrator (TPA) …
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Case Study: Renewed Hope and Return to Work
Background Alexander, a structural engineer, was inspecting an industrial worksite when a portion …
Execute a Bulletproof Workers’ Comp Claim Investigation – Part 3
This post is one in a 3-part series: Execute a Bulletproof Workers' Comp Claim Investigation …
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