
A move by President Trump to limit what Medicare pays for drugs could translate to lower medication costs for workers' compensation carriers and self-insurers —
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A recent study by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California found that claims with delays in medical treatment have higher medical and indemnity
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Mental health issues are often seen as intractable, requiring years of therapy that can add significantly to the cost of a workers' compensation claim.
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The New York Workers' Compensation Board offered a sneak peek Monday at part of its new and long-awaited electronic claims management system. An official said
… Read more »Impairment ratings will face intense scrutiny and potential upheaval as the American Medical Association embarks on an ambitious program to update its rating guides every
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The Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Gov. Andy Beshear did not exceed his authority in issuing a series of executive orders relating to
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Texas municipalities are accepting liability for approximately the same percentage of workers' compensation claims for COVID-19 as the state is denying.
Cities, counties and other
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Average paid medical costs for in-network treatment provided for back and shoulder injuries are higher than costs for out-of-network treatment, according to a new report from
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Federal claims examiners in the last 12 months have failed to perform due diligence on a number of claims, resulting in overpayments of benefits, a
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Benefits for injured workers nationwide have declined significantly in recent years, but employer costs have not fallen as much, according to a new report from
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