The Montana Supreme Court has thrown its backing behind a Workers Compensation Court ruling that a …
Medical Issues
Only Non-Smokers Hired at Detroit Hospitals
Three Michigan hospitals are among health systems that state they will only hire tobacco-free …
Benefits of Medical Case Management Guide Injured Workers to Faster Recovery
When you discuss cost savings derived from medical case management with a risk manager, the first …
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Ontario Officials Fine Brampton Following Worker Injury
The Corporation of the City of Brampton has been fined $75,000 for a violation of the Occupational …
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Small Number of Calif Comp Doctors Prescribe 80 Percent of Narcotics
A small percentage of doctors are responsible for prescribing close to 80% of Schedule II opioids …
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Hospital Healthcare Workers at Risk for Glutaraldehyde Exposure
Glutaraldehyde is a toxic chemical that is used as a cold sterilant to disinfect and clean …
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Include These 5 Things In Your Account Handling Instructions
Account Servicing Instructions (ASIs) is the way smart companies manage workers compensation claims …
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ACOEM Surveys Occupational Medicine Physicians in Federal Workers Compensation System
In case you are one of the many people who doesn't know much about what happens when an employee of …
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Congresswoman Giffords Rehabilitation Likely Workers Compensation: Learn About Physical Rehab
Most people would not think of workers compensation when hearing about the Tucson, Arizona tragedy …
Getting the Best Initial Care for Your Injured Workers
As an employer, you want your injured employees to get the best care available when they are …
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Implementing a Clinically Driven Pharmacy Benefits Program
In speaking with Danielle Lisenbey, Chief Operating Officer of Broadspire's Medical …
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Is Mold in the Workplace Dangerous
A group of employees for a car dealership in San Diego has taken the fight over mold in the …
The Precertification Process of Utilization Review for Workers Compensation
One of the most important parts of medical management of a workers compensation claim is the …
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20 Things to Look for in a Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM)
The cost of drugs is the fastest growing component of medical care cost and often one of the most …
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Medical Billing and Coding — A Work Comp Cost Cutting Tool
Employers need every edge in reducing their costs of workers compensation, given our stagnant …
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Workplace Violence as a Major Health Risk in Healthcare Work
A new study published online in the Occupational and Environmental Health found that healthcare …
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Ergonomics is Key To Decrease Workers Comp Costs in Manual Labor
Ergonomics, per the U.S. Department of Labor, is the science of fitting workplace conditions and …
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Occupational Illnesses Have Been Around Since Pyramids
Occupational illness, also known as an occupational disease, is one of the least understood areas …
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Role of the Nurse Case Manager in Workers Compensation Claims
The goal of the Nurse Case Manager (NCM) is to assist the injured employee and facilitate the …
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Police Officer Wins 550K For Improper Termination When Failing to Show Up At Work Per Her Doctor’s Orders
A New Jersey police officer was awarded $550,000 by a jury to compensate her for lost wages and …
