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Recent OIG Audit Finds CMS Did Not Detect Cyber Threats
Recent OIG Audit Finds CMS Did Not Detect Cyber Threats

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services breach portal, there have already been 26 reports of healthcare data breaches reported so far this month. Of those, 18 cases […]
9 More Inspections, $3.4 Million in New Penalties for Dollar General
9 More Inspections, $3.4 Million in New Penalties for Dollar General

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – The total amount of proposed fines facing Dollar General grew to $21 million Tuesday, May 23, after the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced more penalties […]
Cheat Sheet: Minn. Petitions Filed with Workers’ Compensation Division
Cheat Sheet: Minn. Petitions Filed with Workers’ Compensation Division

Minneapolis, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) -- If you had to file a petition with Minnesota's Workers' Compensation Division, would you know what to do and how the process would work? The following chart breaks down the steps. […]
What Do You Think: Was Physical Therapist’s ‘Stress Event’ Physical Injury?
What Do You Think: Was Physical Therapist’s ‘Stress Event’ Physical Injury?

Albany, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – It’s much easier for an employee to obtain workers’ compensation benefits in New York for a physical injury than for a “psychic” or mental injury. But what if a physical injury […]
Top 10 Claims File Wishlist Explored at 2023 Claims and Litigation Management Conference
Top 10 Claims File Wishlist Explored at 2023 Claims and Litigation Management Conference

Chicago, IL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The 2023 Claims and Litigation Management Workers' Compensation, Casualty, and Risk Management Conference wrapped up day two of its robust program at The Westin Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Ill. The final […]
Recording Abuse: NYC Traffic Enforcement Agents Want Body Cams
Recording Abuse: NYC Traffic Enforcement Agents Want Body Cams

New York, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – Traffic enforcement agents in New York City say they want body cameras to wear so they can show their bosses and the public the daily abuse they endure. Sayed Rahim, […]
Do You Know the Rule? ‘Family Members’ Entitled to Death Benefits in Ohio
Do You Know the Rule? ‘Family Members’ Entitled to Death Benefits in Ohio

Columbus, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In Ohio, not everyone who was in a relationship with a deceased worker is considered a family member potentially entitled to death benefits under the state’s workers’ compensation laws. On the […]
New Health Care Revenue Analysis Suggests More Workers Compensation may be in Store
New Health Care Revenue Analysis Suggests More Workers Compensation may be in Store

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – For many health care organizations, commercial payers and Medicare, along with Medicare Advantage plans have been the bulk of provider revenue for many years. However, providers may be leaning harder on […]

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