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Reforming Your Workers’ Comp Program: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Taking Action

AMAXX

JANUARY 27, 2025

Revamping a workers compensation (WC) program can transform how companies manage costs and care for injured employees. Below, we explore common errors and provide actionable steps to begin reforming a workers’ comp program. Build a Strong Foundation Reforming WC begins with a solid framework.

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How Fear Impacts Workers’ Compensation Claims (and What to Do About It)

AMAXX

MARCH 4, 2025

By understanding the role fear plays in workers compensation claims, employers can implement strategies to foster trust, improve outcomes, and reduce costs. The Link Between Fear and Litigation Studies have consistently identified fear as a major driver of workers compensation litigation. Heres how: 1.

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The Role of Evidence-Based Medicine in Transforming Workers’ Compensation

AMAXX

JANUARY 20, 2025

This reduces variability in treatment approaches, ensuring injured workers receive consistent care regardless of where they seek treatment. Consistency not only enhances fairness but also builds trust in the workers’ compensation system.

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Risk Manager Best Practices That Drive Workers’ Comp Results

AMAXX

APRIL 10, 2025

In the complex world of workers compensation, risk managers play a vital role in aligning strategic oversight with day-to-day claims operations. Heres a closer look at best practices every risk manager should be following to create a high-performing, cost-effective workers compensation program.

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Avoid Litigation and Improve Workers’ Comp Claim Outcomes

AMAXX

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Link Between Trust and Outcomes A study conducted by the Workers Comp Research Institute (WCRI) highlights the crucial role that trust and fear play in an injured workers recovery and financial stability. Clearly communicate who will cover medical expenses and what the worker needs to do.

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Get Started Building Your NEW Workers’ Comp Program in 2025

AMAXX

JANUARY 6, 2025

When embarking on the journey to master workers compensation, the road is well-traveled and marked by proven strategies. Our three components to achieve workers comp mastery are: Framework , Employer Controls , and External Controls. Workers compensation programs are multifaceted, and leaders often struggle to prioritize.

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Eleven Considerations for Selecting Your Workers’ Comp Company Doctor

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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The Spaghetti Tower Study: Kindergarteners Can Teach Us About Reducing Workers’ Comp Costs

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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4 Step Process to Successfully Settle More Workers’ Compensation Claims

AMAXX

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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. Soft Tactics: These focus on empathy, personal outreach, and building rapport.

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Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Vocational Rehab in Workers’ Compensation

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. Stack is the creator of Injury Management Results (IMR) software and founder of Amaxx Workers’ Comp Training Center.

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Report Shows Opioid Use in California Workers’ Comp Continues to Go Down

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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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

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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One AI Takeaway from 2024 National Comp in Las Vegas

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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Effective Communication with Injured Workers: Best Practices for Success

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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What is a PEO? Helping Your Client Understand Professional Employer Organizations

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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Navigating the Conflicting Roles of Supervisors in Workplace Injury Management

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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Blog Post: Opioid Use Declines Faster in California Workers’ Comp than in the State’s General Population

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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Navigating Difficult Return to Work Scenarios: Strategies and Best Practices

AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Regular updates and transparent communication help prevent misunderstandings and build trust. Michael Stack, CEO of Amaxx LLC, is an expert in workers’ compensation cost containment systems and provides education, training, and consulting to help employers reduce their workers’ compensation costs by 20% to 50%.

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Part 1 of 2: Understanding Nurse Case Management and When to Use It

AMAXX

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Employee: Builds trust with the injured worker, reducing litigation risk and facilitating quicker recovery and return to work. He is co-author of the #1 selling comprehensive training guide Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers Comp Costs: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%.

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Part 2 of 3: Overcoming Return-to-Work Challenges in Union Environments

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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Blog Post: Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law Case Spotlights (Fall 2024)

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. Workers’ Comp. Workers’ Comp. By Thomas A. LEXIS 819, § 7.04 Appeals Bd.

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How to Strengthen Your Safety Program and Cut Workers Compensation Costs

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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Blog Post: Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis: The Changing Workforce and Workplace

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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Reforming Your Workers’ Comp Program: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Taking Action

How Fear Impacts Workers’ Compensation Claims (and What to Do About It)

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The Role of Evidence-Based Medicine in Transforming Workers’ Compensation

Risk Manager Best Practices That Drive Workers’ Comp Results

Avoid Litigation and Improve Workers’ Comp Claim Outcomes

Get Started Building Your NEW Workers’ Comp Program in 2025

Eleven Considerations for Selecting Your Workers’ Comp Company Doctor

The Spaghetti Tower Study: Kindergarteners Can Teach Us About Reducing Workers’ Comp Costs

4 Step Process to Successfully Settle More Workers’ Compensation Claims

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Vocational Rehab in Workers’ Compensation

Report Shows Opioid Use in California Workers’ Comp Continues to Go Down

Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

One AI Takeaway from 2024 National Comp in Las Vegas

Effective Communication with Injured Workers: Best Practices for Success

What is a PEO? Helping Your Client Understand Professional Employer Organizations

Navigating the Conflicting Roles of Supervisors in Workplace Injury Management

Blog Post: Opioid Use Declines Faster in California Workers’ Comp than in the State’s General Population

Navigating Difficult Return to Work Scenarios: Strategies and Best Practices

Part 1 of 2: Understanding Nurse Case Management and When to Use It

Part 2 of 3: Overcoming Return-to-Work Challenges in Union Environments

Blog Post: Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law Case Spotlights (Fall 2024)

How to Strengthen Your Safety Program and Cut Workers Compensation Costs

Blog Post: Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis: The Changing Workforce and Workplace

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