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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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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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Risk Manager Best Practices That Drive Workers’ Comp Results

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The most effective professionals in this role are not just reacting to injuriesthey are actively shaping the way claims are handled and resolved to minimize downtime, reduce costs, and protect the workforce. Click Link to Access Free PDF Download “Step-By-Step Process To Master Workers Comp In 90 Days” 5.

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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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Part 1: Layoff Planning to Control Workers’ Comp Claims

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Here are six critical actions your company can take before a planned layoff to effectively manage and potentially reduce workers compensation claims: 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 1.

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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.