If you're the person with chronic pain and you can't work, it would be great to receive …
Oh My Aching Back Chronic Pain and Work Comp in CanadaRead More
Medical Issues
Chronic Pain Management Matters
In 2006, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its 30th annual report …
CANADA British Columbia Launches New Registry for Workers
A first-of-its-kind Canadian registry to help ensure individuals working for publicly funded …
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5 Steps Employers Can Take When Employees Pick the Doctor
If you’re an employer in a state where employees choose treating physicians after a …
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6 Steps Toward Integrated Disability Management Implementation
Protecting the Bottom Line and Increasing Productivity IDM Program Implementation Phases Prior to …
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Massachusetts Workers Compensation Cost Per Lost Time Claims Higher
A new report from the shows Massachusetts had a moderate increase in 2007 after years of …
Massachusetts Workers Compensation Cost Per Lost Time Claims HigherRead More
Victoria Australia Officials Use Wellness to Reduce Workers Compensation Occupational Injuries
Officials in Victoria, Australia are promoting WorkHealth, a five year, $218 million program …
Texas Work Comp Medical Costs Stop Decline
Following several years of dramatic decreases, medical costs per workers’ compensation …
CANADA Concerns Raised About Excessive Requests for Medical Information
Workers at an Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) facility are concerned about the possibility …
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TENNESSEE Sees Relief in Workers Comp Claim Costs
Once again, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), reports another state, …
The Role of Medical Opinions in Managing Federal Workers Compensation
The federal workers’ compensation system, administered by the Department of Labor’s Office of …
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The Biggest Problems with Indemnity Claims
In a perfect world, when an employee is injured at work, he or she would receive excellent …
Prescription Monitoring Programs and Workers Comp
The medical costs resulting from workers’ compensation claims have risen for decades and now …
Ask Dr. Jake about H1N1 Planning, Testing and Guidelines in the Workplace
Some people follow Dr. Oz, but we follow Dr. Jake, Medical Director at Broadspire... who has great …
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10 Things Everyone Should Know About Impairment Ratings
When impairment is assessed at maximal medical improvement (MMI), it is turned into a “rating” …
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Barriers To Integrated Disability Management
Protecting the Bottom Line and Increasing Productivity Possible Barriers to Implementing an IDM …
Success Story: Medical Cost Controls Helped Reduce WC Costs 60%
Trinity International Corp., (name changed) a holding corporation for 60+ companies, reduced …
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How New York Workers Comp and Special Exemptions Affect New Health Care Legislation
Persons reading the New York Workers' Compensation Law from start to finish are struck by the …
How New York Workers Comp and Special Exemptions Affect New Health Care LegislationRead More
Evaluate Workers Compensation Claim Offsets and Deductions When Settling Claims
Medical Issues: Offsets and Deductions As most plaintiff attorneys know, an injured employee …
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UK to Set Up Injury Coordinators and Help Lines to Increase Job Placement of Employees with Mental Health Problems
Employers, schools, and general practitioners must play a heightened role in mental-health care in …
