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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 workers’ compensation and personal-injury-protection patients through the use of topical creams and durable medical equipment. The Benton, Arkansas-based …

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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 workers’ compensation 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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Far from being a behind-the-scenes figure, a successful risk manager serves as the linchpin between claims administration, adjusters, and injury management teams. 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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Part 1: Layoff Planning to Control Workers’ Comp Claims

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Proper layoff planning isn’t just about handling employment transitions; it’s crucial for controlling claims costs and ensuring that resources are available to support genuinely injured workers. Invite them to tour your facility beforehand to enhance their understanding of potential injury contexts.

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Part 2: Layoff Planning to Control Workers’ Comp Claims

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Such clear documentation helps protect the company against later claims that allege workplace aggravation of pre-existing conditions. This post is one in a 2-part series: Part 1: Layoff Planning to Control Workers Comp Claims Part 2: Layoff Planning to Control Workers Comp Claims 3.

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Important Times to Use Surveillance in Workers’ Comp Claims

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Effectively managing workers compensation requires careful oversight and proactive measures to identify and prevent fraudulent or exaggerated claims. Surveillance serves as a powerful tool in validating claims, protecting your organizations financial health, and ensuring resources are dedicated to genuinely injured employees.

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Mistake: Accepting Every Workers’ Compensation Claim

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This opens the door to exaggerated injuries, unrelated medical issues being attributed to work, and even outright fraudulent claims. To run an effective workers compensation program, companies must take control of the claims process rather than defaulting to automatic acceptance. Transparency is key, and that starts with communication.