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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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NCCI Calls For Tiny Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease for Florida After New Doctor Fees

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Annual workers’ compensation rate cuts in the double digits have become routine in almost every U.S. state in recent years. That trend may have now come to an end in Florida, where the National Council on Compensation Insurance is recommending …

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The Case for Injury Duration Guidelines in Modern Workers’ Comp Programs

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One of the most effective tools in this endeavor is the use of Injury Duration Guidelines. What Are Injury Duration Guidelines? Injury Duration Guidelines provide evidence-based timelines for recovery from workplace injuries and illnesses. Why Do Injury Duration Guidelines Matter?

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SC Supreme Court Urges Legislative Fix to Pre-existing Health Issue in Workers’ Comp

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South Carolina lawmakers next year may be asked to revamp a workers’ compensation employment test that judges have relied on for more than 50 years, if the state Supreme Court has its way. The court last week said that a …

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Average Weekly Wage Increase Bumps California Workers’ Comp Benefits for 2025

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in the year ending March 31, resulting in an increase in California workers’ compensation temporary total disability and permanent total disability rates for 2025 work injury claims and other workerscomp benefits … California’s State Average Weekly Wage rose nearly 3.8%

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Workers’ Compensation Post-Injury Response Procedure: A Key to Effective Injury Management

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Work-related injuries can occur in any industry, and when they do, the aftermath can be chaotic and stressful for all parties involved. To mitigate confusion, it’s essential for companies to have a clear and consistent post-injury response procedure. One of the most critical aspects of these procedures is consistency.

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Workers’ Comp Claims Audit: Initial Action Plan Checklist

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He is co-author of the #1 selling comprehensive training guide “Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers’ Comp Costs: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%.” Stack is the creator of Injury Management Results (IMR) software and founder of Amaxx Workers’ Comp Training Center. Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.