Communicating safety messages needs to be communicated consistently and continually. It is …
The RED FLAGS of Workers Comp Fraud
A critical part of controlling workers’ compensation costs is to put into place solid investigation …
Top 5 Misconceptions Surrounding Workers Compensation
Everyone has opinions on what workers comp is. Some are correct, but most are misconceptions. The …
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Protecting the Injured Employee in Workers’ Compensation is Paramount
The injured employee is the reason workers’ compensation laws exist. Without employees and their …
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How to Gather All Information Necessary for High Quality Claims Management
A significant improvement in the world of claims management over the years is the implementation of …
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ADA – Is it against the law not to hire a person with a disability for a physical position?
We had very successful wc mastery training recently on How to Coordinate Return to Work with ADA …
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ADA – Do All Work Comp Injuries Fall Under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)?
We had very successful wc mastery training recently on How to Coordinate Return to Work with ADA …
ADA – If light duty cannot be accommodated, should FMLA run concurrently?
We had very successful wc mastery training recently on How to Coordinate Return to Work with ADA …
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4 Ways to Lower Your Experience Modification Rate and Why it Matters
Losses are just one factor in your overall workers’ compensation costs. The other is …
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Properly Prepare A Confidential Mediation Statement
Mediation is frequently used in workers’ compensation cases to settle claims and avoid the …
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Defending Permanent Total Disability (PTD) Cases in Work Comp
Members of the claim management team face many challenges when it comes to dealing with injured …
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Medicare is Issuing Denials
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) asserts it has the right to deny paying for a …
How to Calculate Your Minimum Experience Modification Factor
This post is one in a 3-part series on the Experience Modification Factor in Workers' …
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Ensure Closed Settlement Agreements Are Not Reopened
The only good file is a closed file! In workers’ compensation, this is accomplished by settling …
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Use Collaboration, Technology for ADA Compliance and Positive Return to Work Outcomes
Returning an injured worker to the job before he’s physically ready can be a nightmare. The last …
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Social Security Disability Offset and Workers Compensation
Social Security disability benefits (SSD) are paid through a government disability …
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Selection Criteria for New Third Party Administrator (TPA)
Whether you are just starting your self-insured claims program or have decided it is time for a …
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NCCI Report Highlights Early Identification of Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drugs continue to contribute to a significant portion of medical costs in workers’ …
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Workers’ Comp Mediation – Getting to “YES”
Workers' comp mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods can be effective …
Case Study: More than $1.5 Million in Savings Through Generic Substitutes
The latest Drug Trend Report from myMatrixx once again showed a substantial cost difference between …
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