“Don’t worry so much about the Medicare Set-Aside; Medicare will never deny post-settlement treatment claims.”  That is the refrain from some when the matter of an MSA inclusion in settlement arises. Tower has consistently warned […]

King of Prussia, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) - The timing and type of physical therapy directly impact workers’ compensation claim outcomes. MedRisk’s 2022 Outlook Industry Trends report features several studies showing the benefits of early physical therapy, […]

Chicago, IL (WorkersCompensation.com) - It is easy to identify the benefits of the workers’ compensation system for injured workers. But do we regularly assess and consider what we do to avoid potential harm that the […]

Columbus, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) - Larry Brown was found guilty of one count of workers’ compensation fraud and must pay back $66,705.98 to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). BWC’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) opened an […]

Washington, DC — The third annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents is expanding to a full week from a one-day event. Set to take place April 11-15, the stand-down is a collaborative effort led […]

In my ongoing effort to help you, dear reader, stay informed and on top of important stuff, I have this email folder titled “Blog Fodder” wherein I park news items worthy of your attention. Here’s […]

 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a New Jersey company $130,000 for methylene chloride violations. Exposure to paint strippers containing methylene chloride remains a severe health concern for workers. The Second Circuit Court of […]

In workers’ compensation, there seem to be differing opinions around who’s really in charge of return to work.  The answer becomes clearer when you consider who ultimately must make the decision to return to work.  […]