AMAXX

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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. These programs should be tailored to each employee’s capabilities and should align with medical advice to prevent further injury.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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 workers’ comp benefits … California’s State Average Weekly Wage rose nearly 3.8%

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AMAXX

AUGUST 21, 2024

5 Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation Reserves Are Higher Than Expected: 1. Will the Injury Require Future Medical or Surgical Interventions? The need for surgery often signals more serious injuries, which not only have higher immediate costs but also pose substantial risks for future complications.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 7, 2024

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%. Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com. All rights reserved under International Copyright Law.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In the context of workers compensation, fostering a similar collaborative environment can lead to earlier injury reporting, effective hazard identification, and creative solutions for return-to-work programs, ultimately reducing costs. Communicate Expectations Clearly: Transparency fosters collaboration.

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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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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 7, 2024

The higher the risk, the higher the workers’ compensation premium for that classification. These rules are established by rating organizations like the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) in most states, though some states have their own rating bureaus. Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.

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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

JANUARY 15, 2025

Michael Stack, CEO of Amaxx LLC, is an expert workers compensation cost containment systems and provides education, training, and consulting to help employers reduce their workers compensation costs by 20% to 50%. And that’s where the number, you know, 1.0

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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

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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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A board-certified physician reviews whether the injured worker is receiving the best possible care for their injury and identifies areas where the treating physician may lack knowledge or deviate from standard medical care. Diagnosis and prognosis remain unclear, or the disability period is disproportionate to the injury.

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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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

These metrics are fundamental in determining the experience modification factor (often called “mod”), which ultimately influences the cost an employer will pay for workers’ compensation insurance. Stack is the creator of Injury Management Results (IMR) software and founder of Amaxx Workers’ Comp Training Center.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Every session seemed to touch on AI in some form, particularly in how it’s being used in workers’ comp and claims analysis. Whether it’s the year 2025, 2030, or even 2300, these foundational elements will still guide how we manage claims and help workers. Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.

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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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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

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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AMAXX

JULY 15, 2024

This delay typically occurs when there is uncertainty about whether the injury is work-related, resulting in neither workers’ compensation nor general health insurance covering the initial treatment. Example: Consider John, who reports a shoulder injury first thing on a Monday morning.

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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

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

This activity ties directly to Paradigm’s key session, Human-Centered Care & Compassion: Real Workers, Groundbreaking Recoveries , where two catastrophically injured workers will share their why, the purpose they have found in the wake of life-changing injuries, and the critical importance of family and a holistic, team-based approach to care.

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

JUNE 20, 2024

The employer argued that Lopez could not sue and that his only remedy was in the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation. The court noted that even an injury stemming from gross negligence is insufficient to satisfy the intentional wrong exception. The court reasoned that not all fires lead to injury or death.

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

AUGUST 15, 2023

Victoria Aumiller, Chesapeake Employers Insurance “Being injured is painful for the worker and scary for the family,” she said, adding, “it’s very fulfilling to make the experience less frightening and to help the worker navigate the medical and claims process.” It’s a day of celebration, not only for workers comp.

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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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