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Compliance Corner: Tenn. Death Benefits
Compliance Corner: Tenn. Death Benefits

Gallatin, TN (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When it comes to death benefits under Tennessee workers' compensation law, who's entitled? The following breaks down who may claim benefits when a worker dies. Persons Wholly Dependent. Under Tennessee law, […]
Home Care Agency Cited after Nurse death as Assaults on Health Care Workers Continue
Home Care Agency Cited after Nurse death as Assaults on Health Care Workers Continue

Willimantic, CT (WorkersCompensation.com) – On Wednesday, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited a home care agency in Connecticut in the death of a licensed practical nurse as attacks on health care workers […]
Denial of Shot Employee’s Comp Claim Opens Door to Tort Suit Against Pepsi
Denial of Shot Employee’s Comp Claim Opens Door to Tort Suit Against Pepsi

Medley, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Before denying a claim on the basis that it isn’t work-related, an employer should carefully consider the potential risks of doing so. One of those risks for Florida employers is that, […]
NCCI’s Workplace Safety Technology pt. 3 article out now
NCCI’s Workplace Safety Technology pt. 3 article out now

WHAT: NCCI’s latest report - The Future of Workplace Safety Technology Is Now Part Three - The Employer Perspective (ncci.com) [link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com] For this third and final installment, NCCI interviewed three employers that have adopted innovative safety technology including wearables and video AI/Computer […]
5-Year Limit in Ohio doesn’t Apply Once Claim Goes to Court
5-Year Limit in Ohio doesn’t Apply Once Claim Goes to Court

Columbus, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When a workers' compensation statute includes a time restriction on when a claim can be filed, does that restriction apply when the case is through on the administrative side and heads […]
Compliance Corner: Tenn. Certified Physicians
Compliance Corner: Tenn. Certified Physicians

Gallatin, TN (WorkersCompensation.com) -- To be officially recognized by the Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation as certified physicians, physicians must meet a few prerequisites to qualify for certification. Here's a breakdown of those qualifications are. […]
New Report Suggests Patient Access and Experience May be Improving 
New Report Suggests Patient Access and Experience May be Improving 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Ease of accessing and navigating a healthcare provider or system is a contributor to patient compliance that is often overlooked. Between staffing shortages and technological changes, ease of patient access has […]
Case Management Focus: What Happened to Communication Etiquette — Phone Calls, Emails, Text Messages?
Case Management Focus: What Happened to Communication Etiquette — Phone Calls, Emails, Text Messages?

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- One of my pet peeves is calling/emailing or texting someone professionally and not getting a response back. I never understand why the person did not send a short note, that they […]

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