Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A California Workers’ Compensation Institute analysis opioid prescription data between 2017 and 2023 from the California Department of Justice’s Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System builds on prior CWCI studies by tracking multiple opioid utilization metrics. The study examines …

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Willingness to Handle Workers’ Compensation Cases Workers’ compensation cases come with unique requirements and responsibilities. Your preferred provider must not only accept workers’ compensation cases but also be well-versed in the reporting and communication needs involved.

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AMAXX

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The challenge was simple yet revealing: participants had to build the tallest tower possible using 20 pieces of uncooked spaghetti, one yard of transparent tape, one yard of string, and a single marshmallow, which had to sit on top of the tower. Early reporting and hazard mitigation are key to preventing costly claims and minimizing downtime.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Successfully settling workers’ compensation (WC) claims can significantly reduce costs and streamline processes for employers and insurers. Accurate data and financial instruments, such as structured settlements, are crucial in formulating offers that align with both the injured worker’s needs and the employer’s budget.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 28, 2024

I’ve been attending for the past 12 or 13 years, and each year it provides rich content, meaningful relationship-building, and critical industry insights. Every session seemed to touch on AI in some form, particularly in how it’s being used in workers’ comp and claims analysis.

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AMAXX

APRIL 14, 2025

Transitional duty keeps injured workers productive and engaged, while helping employers manage workers compensation costs and maintain continuity in staffing. Creating a job-sharing schedule so an employee can perform part of a shift and gradually build stamina.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A comprehensive physical therapy plan often includes passive treatments—such as hot or cold packs, massage, and electrical stimulation—followed by active therapeutic exercises to build strength and flexibility. This not only benefits the employee but also the employer by reducing workers’ compensation costs and minimizing downtime.

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Word & Brown

APRIL 2, 2025

A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is a firm that partners with small and mid-sized businesses to handle essential back-office functionslike payroll, HR, tax administration, workers comp, and employee benefits. Whats the reason? A PEO can be especially attractive to your mid-sized and small business clients. Hi, broker.

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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

Brick commercial office building by Binyamin Mellish Expanding your business to a new location is an exciting step toward growth, but it also introduces new risks. Workers Compensation Insurance to cover employee injuries on the job. If customers, vendors, or visitors will be on-site, this policy is essential.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 12, 2024

In workers’ compensation, communication with injured workers is a critical aspect that can significantly influence the outcome of a claim. Proper communication helps facilitate a smooth return-to-work process and plays a crucial role in maintaining the injured worker’s morale and engagement with the organization.

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AMAXX

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Navigating workers’ compensation claims can be challenging for employers, especially when injured employees struggle to understand or adhere to the medical and administrative processes involved. Employee: Builds trust with the injured worker, reducing litigation risk and facilitating quicker recovery and return to work.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 27, 2024

Building on Success: Enhancing Existing Practices Once a comprehensive injury management program is in place, it’s important to build on existing internal processes to closely manage workers’ compensation and improve overall safety outcomes.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Return to Work (RTW) programs are essential components of an effective workers’ compensation system. Regular updates and transparent communication help prevent misunderstandings and build trust. Stack is the creator of Injury Management Results (IMR) software and founder of Amaxx Workers’ Comp Training Center.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The key to successfully navigating these environments lies in building trust, ensuring dignity and respect, and understanding the different structures that affect decision-making. When workers feel that their rights and concerns are genuinely being considered, they are more likely to cooperate with the return-to-work process.

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Risk Management Monitor

JULY 26, 2022

Controlling business costs is top-of-mind for organizations of all sizes and can take many forms, from moving the business to a less expensive building in a more economical part of town to cutting advertising costs. There are myriad ways to reduce workers’ compensation costs. Practice Makes Perfect.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 23, 2024

million Californians were prescribed opioids between 2017 and 2023, with workers’ comp patients accounting for 1.1% of the population), while the number of workers’ comp patients prescribed opioids fell 62% from 91,620 in 2017 to 34,744 in 2023. Key findings include: Nearly 22.3 of that total. million in 2017 (17.3%

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LexisNexis

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Robinson, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis ( LexisNexis ) (This article is excerpted from the upcoming 2024 Edition of Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis (LexisNexis). By Thomas A. Section numbers below refer to the text in that book.

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LexisNexis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Robinson, co-author, Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law Editorial Note: All section references below are to Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law, unless otherwise indicated. Illinois Workers’ Comp. His injuries, even on the employer’s premises were, therefore, compensable. Workers’ Comp.

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