Return-to-Work (RTW) programs are designed to have the injured employee brought back to work during …
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British Engineering Firm Fined, Compromised Safety
A northeast British engineering firm was recently fined for deliberately compromising the safety …
5 Shots Of Tequila Does Not Always Equal Denied Work Comp Claim
Imagine the following scenario when handling a workers’ compensation claim: John Doe is a …
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Crossing States for Workers Comp Fraud Proves a Bad Idea
A Duncan, Oklahoma, man was recently ordered to repay $9,000 to the Ohio Bureau of Workers …
Crossing States for Workers Comp Fraud Proves a Bad IdeaRead More
Yukon Adopts System to Improve Workplace Safety
Yukon (Canada) officials recently reported that they had adopted the Workplace Hazardous Materials …
The Work Comp Claim Isn’t Over Until It’s Over
Yes, this article honors Yogi Berra, but not for the reason you might think. His now famous phrase, …
Ohio Employer Hit with Nearly $163K in Fines over Worker Safety
The effort to make workers safer at one Ohio plant continues. While Republic Steel has …
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Waiting Periods In Bad Faith – An Outrageous Practice
Waiting periods are variable in every jurisdiction. Michigan for example has a 7 day waiting …
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Illinois Convicts Woman in 10-Count Comp Fraud Indictment
Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Acting Director, Anne Melissa Dowling recently announced an …
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Wisconsin DWD Names New Comp Division Administrator
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Reggie Newson recently announced the …
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Medicare Advantage Plans: How It Impacts Your Workers’ Compensation Cases
The changing needs in healthcare are shifting millions of Americans onto Medicare Advantage (MA) …
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Missouri Targeting Workplace Safety
Officials in The Show Me State are targeting workplace safety in an effort to reduce injuries on …
Warning To Employers: Cost Transfer Of Medical Benefits To Workers Comp
The Worker’s Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) has issued a report that workers treating …
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North Dakota Offers Free OSHA 10-Hour Online Training
In an effort to keep North Dakota workers healthy, Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) is …
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Medical – Legal Conference Strengthens Defense In Complex Cases
Medical care for an injured employee can be complicated. When the injured employee is …
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California Continues to Turn up Heat on Comp Fraud
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones recently announced that he has awarded $34.9 million …
Use Investigation To Curtail Work Comp Claim Costs
Investigator Functions: Using investigators during workers compensation claim handling …
Employer Fails Ohio Medical Transport Company
Given the challenging jobs they confront on a daily basis, emergency ambulance workers must concern …
Transitional Duty Work Is Staple In Work Comp Cost Control
The “cost” of the average workers’ compensation claims continues to increase every year. This is …
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Report: Michigan Continues Seeing Competitive Advantage
A recent report shows that Michigan’s workers compensation system continues to give the state a …
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