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BTW Settles Whistleblower Suit on Overbilling of Federal Workers’ Comp Program

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BTW Solutions bills itself as a drug wholesaler and billing service and as a way for physicians to maximize profits on workerscompensation and personal-injury-protection patients through the use of topical creams and durable medical equipment. The Benton, Arkansas-based …

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Employer’s Clinic May Not be Protected by Workers’ Comp Remedy, SC Court Says

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The South Carolina Court of Appeals has signaled that employers who offer on-site health clinics may not be immune from tort claims from injured or sickened workers. It’s the latest twist to a question that has bounced around courts and …

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Maryland Report Says Many Workers Misclassified, Costing $59M in Workers’ Comp Premiums

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Worker misclassification in Maryland is widespread, leaving thousands of workers without injury protection and depriving insurance companies of more than $58 million in workerscompensation premiums each year, according to a report from a state task force. Maryland’s Joint Enforcement …

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Risk Manager Best Practices That Drive Workers’ Comp Results

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

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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.

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Part 1: Layoff Planning to Control Workers’ Comp Claims

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Mass layoffs or company closures can trigger a significant increase in workerscompensation claimssome legitimate, others potentially unsubstantiated. 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: Layoff Planning to Control Workers’ Comp Claims

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In the first part of our series, we emphasized the importance of thoughtful layoff planning to mitigate the risk of increased workerscompensation claims following a workforce reduction or facility closure. Stack is the creator of Injury Management Results (IMR) software and founder of Amaxx Workers Comp Training Center.