AMAXX

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Claims audits and reviews are one of the most commonly used tactics by companies to control workers’ compensation costs. He is co-author of the #1 selling comprehensive training guide “Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers’ Comp Costs: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%.” Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

A physician who worked for an Inland Empire medical company has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to defraud California’s workers’ compensation trust fund by continuing to work on workers’ comp matters after being suspended due to a prior healthcare …

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AMAXX

JANUARY 14, 2025

Workers’ compensation programs are a cornerstone of workplace safety and risk management. While their primary purpose is to ensure employees receive medical and wage replacement benefits for work-related injuries, they also offer critical advantages to employers.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 15, 2024

One of the most significant challenges for employers today is managing the rising costs of workers’ compensation claims. This post will dive into the two primary reasons why workers’ compensation costs are often higher than they should be, and how employers can take charge of the process to reduce those expenses.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

” Prompt Appointment Scheduling Time is of the essence when an injury occurs. Willingness to Handle Workers’ Compensation Cases Workers’ compensation cases come with unique requirements and responsibilities. Your preferred clinic should be able to schedule appointments quickly and without unnecessary delays.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 30, 2024

ATLANTA (AP) A woman died and two other people were hospitalized with injuries after a fire at a Tyson Foods plant in southwest Georgia, state officials said Friday. A wall fell on the cab of an 18-wheel truck parked …

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AMAXX

AUGUST 26, 2024

To better grasp this, let’s walk through a hypothetical scenario that illustrates two different supervisor responses to an employee’s injury and explore the potential consequences of each approach. Then, we’ll talk about how we can work together to accommodate your injury and help you return to the team as soon as possible.”

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AMAXX

AUGUST 27, 2024

Supervisors play a critical role in the management of workplace injuries. They are often the first to respond when an employee is hurt and are responsible for guiding both the injured employee and the organization through the post-injury process. First Responder Role: When an injury occurs, the supervisor is often the first to know.

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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. Identifying red flag cases involving Medicare considerations early on is essential, especially for catastrophic injuries or workers nearing Medicare eligibility.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 21, 2024

In the complex world of workers’ compensation, setting accurate reserves is a critical task for adjusters. 5 Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation Reserves Are Higher Than Expected: 1. 5 Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation Reserves Are Higher Than Expected: 1. Is the Cost for the Claim for Life?

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 30, 2024

Employer’s liability insurance protects businesses from lawsuits filed by employees who have suffered a work-related injury or illness.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Medical cost containment is an essential aspect of managing workers’ compensation claims effectively. Utilization Review (UR) Utilization Review (UR) is a critical process in workers’ compensation that involves a medical review of specific services provided to injured employees.

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AMAXX

DECEMBER 19, 2024

These lessons also extend to reducing workers’ compensation costs through better collaboration and proactive problem-solving. These lessons extend to the implementation of autonomy and building safetytwo critical components of a thriving workplace that directly impact workers’ compensation outcomes.

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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

APRIL 15, 2024

Worker Using an Angle Grinder by Anamul Rezwan Business owners have multiple types of insurance to protect them from a variety of financial and legal risks. They should also protect their employees with workers’ comp insurance. What Is Workers’ Comp? What Does Workers’ Comp Cover?

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AMAXX

JANUARY 15, 2025

This is the actual costs of the claims that were legitimate claims for workers’ compensation. Remember, your work today in workers’ compensation can have a dramatic impact on your company’s bottom line, but it will have a dramatic impact on someone’s life. So that’s what goes here.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 1, 2024

When managing workers’ compensation, a claim audit or review is a crucial opportunity for employers, carriers, TPAs (Third-Party Administrators), and brokers to come together and optimize claim-handling practices. However, this approach is unproductive. Instead of pointing fingers, focus on constructive dialogue.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Workplace injuries can have significant financial and operational impacts on businesses, but the cost to the employee is often much greater. From physical pain to financial insecurity, an injury can be life-altering. Despite this, many employers overlook one of the most critical aspects of workplace injury management: rehabilitation.

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AMAXX

JULY 29, 2024

In the realm of workers’ compensation, the role of an injury coordinator is pivotal. This position is crucial for managing the complex processes associated with workplace injuries, ensuring both compliance with regulations and the well-being of employees.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 15, 2024

percent in the year ending March 31, 2024, which will result in an increase in California workers’ compensation temporary total disability (TTD) and permanent total disability (PTD) rates for 2025 work injury claims and other workers’ compensation benefits that are tied to SAWW increases. to $1,680.29

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AMAXX

AUGUST 7, 2024

When it comes to managing workers’ compensation, understanding classification rules is fundamental. The higher the risk, the higher the workers’ compensation premium for that classification. Misclassification can lead to costly errors, either by overpaying premiums or by facing penalties for underreporting risk.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The way we implement AI in workers’ compensation — that’s a tactic. However, the principles of workers’ compensation will never change. Whether it’s the year 2025, 2030, or even 2300, these foundational elements will still guide how we manage claims and help workers.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In the world of workers’ compensation, one of the most powerful strategies for managing costs while helping injured employees return to work is the implementation of a transitional duty (TD) program. Example: Consider a nurse who has suffered a back injury and is unable to perform patient transfers.

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Word & Brown

DECEMBER 10, 2024

All businesses with workers in California and Nevada are required to have Workers Compensation Insurance. But do you know that Word & Browns partnership with CompNet Insurance Solutions makes it easy for you to offer Workers Comp coverage? What Is Workers Comp? Nevada followed in 1913.

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AMAXX

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Managing work-related injuries and illnesses effectively requires a well-coordinated approach. By adhering to best practices, a medical director can significantly enhance the efficiency and outcomes of workplace injury management ( How to Calculate Cost per FTE Metric to Show Workers’ Comp as Profit Center ).

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AMAXX

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Eager and Compliant Employees Workers who are motivated to recover, comply with their treatment plans, and focus on their abilities are less likely to benefit from NCM. Non-Severe Injuries Without Lost Time Claims involving minor injuries that dont require time away from work typically dont justify the cost of nurse case management.

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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

JUNE 17, 2024

Man Drilling into a Wooden Board by Thijs van der Weide Workers' compensation insurance is a fundamental aspect of running a business, providing vital protection for both employers and employees. Benefits for Employees For employees, the assurance that workers' comp insurance provides cannot be overstated.

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AMAXX

JULY 30, 2024

And this is by documentation, by risk control systems, by your return to work plans, by your completed first reports of injury, by your injury reports, etcetera, your communication, your protocols, how you’re doing it, what’s your system, why is your mod, you know, at a 1.7, Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

When it comes to calculating workers’ compensation premiums, two critical factors play a significant role: the frequency and severity of claims. Frequency: The Stronger Driver of Premiums In the world of workers’ compensation, frequency refers to how often claims are filed.

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AMAXX

JULY 15, 2024

One of the most critical aspects of managing workers’ compensation claims is ensuring that injured employees receive prompt medical treatment. Mistake #1: Delayed Care Due to Uncertainty A significant mistake in handling workers’ compensation claims is delaying medical treatment for injured employee s.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Portraits of Purpose” engagement activity at Paradigm’s booth, invited participants to share the driving force behind their work in the workers’ compensation industry. The emotional side of recovery is just as important as the medical, with participants keen to ensure that no injured worker feels alone. What’s Your Why?

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

JUNE 10, 2024

William Nibbelin, Senior Research Actuary, Triple-I The recent National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) Annual Insights Symposium (AIS) in Orlando, Fla., provided important context and clarity around the state of the workers compensation line of business. most profitable) in the past five years.

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AMAXX

JULY 1, 2024

Issues concerning permanent total disability (PTD) benefits are a significant cost driver in workers’ compensation claims. Click Link to Access Free PDF Download “8 ‘Think Outside the Box’ Tactics to Settle Workers’ Comp Claims” PTD is a concept usually defined in statute but clarified in case law.

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

AUGUST 15, 2023

National Workers’ Comp Adjuster Day, observed on August 17, commemorates the work of Aumiller and those who have made a significant impact on the quality of life of people with disabilities and their families. It’s a day of celebration, not only for workers comp. Some people are living paycheck to paycheck.

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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

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Paradigm is back as a Gold Sponsor for the 2024 National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference , October 15-17, in Las Vegas. This interactive, provocative session on the future of the workers’ compensation system promises to empower attendees with actionable insights for meaningful change and innovation.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Get Immediate Treatment : Ensure that employees have access to immediate medical care following an injury. This can be done by partnering with clinics or healthcare providers that can see injured workers right away. Workers’ compensation is meant to help employees recover and return to work as soon as safely possible.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Oakland, CA – Migraine Drugs represented less than 1% of all prescriptions dispensed to California injured workers in 2023 but they consumed 4.7% of California workers’ compensation prescriptions filled in 2023, that was up from 0.2% of the California workers’ comp Migraine Drug spend and by 2021 it represented 8.8%

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