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(Most) Private Insurers Aren't Controlling Costs
(Most) Private Insurers Aren't Controlling Costs

The prices private insurers have paid to hospitals and physicians have increased much faster than prices paid by Medicare and Medicaid. And it’s not because providers are cost-shifting. Those are the main takeaways from a […]
Paying Workers Comp Benefits Late – Five Ways It Can Cost You
Paying Workers Comp Benefits Late – Five Ways It Can Cost You

Paying Workers Comp benefits late can cause a claims adjuster or staff many headaches that quickly can avoid many problems in the future.  Many states have rules on the books that penalize slow payers for […]
What a Difference an Or Makes
What a Difference an Or Makes

Periodically an interesting analysis in workers' compensation leads to discussion of death benefits. A recent decision from Ohio's appellate court provides an interesting explanation of statutory interpretation. Some will likely find the court's analysis somewhat […]
NJ Vaccine Mandate Imposed for Health Care Workers and Others
NJ Vaccine Mandate Imposed for Health Care Workers and Others

NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 283, requiring covered workers at health care facilities and high-risk congregate settings to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including having received a booster dose. […]
Shoulder Injury At Work? You Must Know This
Shoulder Injury At Work? You Must Know This

By far the number one question we get from injured Illinois workers is, “What is my case worth?”  That makes sense. If you are missing time from work, it can greatly impact your life financially. […]
And Don't Forget to Take Your Arm!
And Don't Forget to Take Your Arm!

Two public workers who were performing sidewalk maintenance in Lewiston, Maine are being hailed as heroes this week after encountering a severely injured man stumbling down the street toward them. It appeared his arm had […]
Helping Others At The ABA Mid-Winter Workers' Compensation Conference In New Orleans
Helping Others At The ABA Mid-Winter Workers' Compensation Conference In New Orleans

The American Bar Association encourages members to support the communities in which they live and work.  In an effort to help the New Orleans community, in which we are meeting for the Workers' Compensation Mid-Winter […]
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral arguments on Medicaid Reimbursement Case
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral arguments on Medicaid Reimbursement Case

On January 10, 2022, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in the case Gallardo by and through Vassallo v. Marstiller (No. 20-1263). This action before the Supreme Court is an appeal of the United States […]