Companies frequently misdiagnose the cause of their high workers comp costs. As a result, until the …
Do Employees Stay Out of Work Longer Than Necessary
MYTH: Employees stay out of work intentionally because they don't want to go back to work. …
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Three Top Reasons to Change Your Insurance Co Claims Administrator or TPA
The top reason you should switch your claims administrator (a TPA or insurance company claims …
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Trust Your Gut Instincts When Settling Workers Comp Claims
I mentioned one time NOT to settle a claim is when you are not sure the claim is legitimate. This …
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How to Keep Medical Costs Proportionate to Overall Cost Reduction
The second of the nine Myths & Realities: MYTH #2: You should begin by reducing the cost of …
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Keys to Working with the Union in RTW Programs Part II
Employers with unions face very different and unique challenges not faced by non-union companies. …
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Keys to Working with the Union in RTW Programs – Part I
Employers with unions face very different and unique challenges not faced by non-union companies. …
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5 Ways to Insure Smooth Integration of Third Party Administrators and Vendors
TPA's offer valuable services. The problems I see in workers' compensation cost control …
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The Most Important Workers Comp Measurement is Number of Employees Out of Work
How many employees are STILL out of work (OOW) -- not back to work or on transitional duty? …
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Motor Vehicle Claims Mostly Costly Type of Workplace Injury $46,033
The average cost of an occupational injury in 2004- 2005 by type of claim is $46,033 for motor …
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True or False: There Is Nothing You Can Do To Control Workers Comp Costs
That is FALSE! Over the next few days we will explore nine (9) common myths associated with …
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Workers Compensation Cost Containment Audio Seminars
We have two new audio seminars on CD. To learn more go to Audio Seminars. Seven Reasons Workers' …
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Know the Symptoms of Cumulative Trauma Injuries
Cumulative trauma disorders occur most commonly in the hands, wrists, and elbows, but can also …
When Are Pre-injury Records Relevant in a Workers Compensation Claim?
Often, my doctors, when doing file reviews find that the medical records in files are incomplete. …
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What Happens When You Don’t Know Your Benchmarks?
When you don't know how you compare against the national average you are likely to: 1- Make …
6 Things You Can Review To Determine Whether Your Claims Administrator is Doing a Good Job?
What items must you review to determine whether your TPA is doing a good job? What tools should you …
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What is Cumulative Trauma Disorder and How Is It Treated?
Cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) or repetitive stress injury (RSI) refers to a large group of …
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How to Handle Unwitnessed Accidents
What should you do if an employee claims to have been injured at work, yet there are no witnesses, …
Which Claims Should be Settled Early in the Course of a Claim?
When should a claim be settled early in the course of a claim ... If you know an employee will …
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Three Types of Medical Records Often Missing in Workers Comp Claim Files
Using an MD proactively can improve IME results and save money. Spending more can save money! A …
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