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When you Think DEI, do you Think about Age?

When you Think DEI, do you Think about Age?
Legislation Targets Ship’s Owners for Bridge Collapse

Legislation Targets Ship’s Owners for Bridge Collapse
Despite Pension, Worker Could Claim Benefits in Post-retirement Job

Despite Pension, Worker Could Claim Benefits in Post-retirement Job
Employees Killed, Injured in Incidents Across the Country

Employees Killed, Injured in Incidents Across the Country
National Heat Strategy Includes Workplace Safety among Priorities

National Heat Strategy Includes Workplace Safety among Priorities
Did Shoveling Snow Stop Construction Manager’s Heart – or was it Just Cigarettes?

Did Shoveling Snow Stop Construction Manager’s Heart – or was it Just Cigarettes?
6 Questions for Stephen Cooper on NCCI’s WCWMI

6 Questions for Stephen Cooper on NCCI’s WCWMI
How do the Calculators Work on Simply Research?

How do the Calculators Work on Simply Research?
Life Changes in an Instant: Coming Back from a Work Injury or Illness

Life Changes in an Instant: Coming Back from a Work Injury or Illness
Library Closes after Skateboard Attack on Worker

Library Closes after Skateboard Attack on Worker
7 Basics from Washington, D.C.

7 Basics from Washington, D.C.
How Do I Find News Stories on Simply Research?

How Do I Find News Stories on Simply Research?
Challenging the Perception of Fraud: Bias and Miscommunication in Workers’ Compensation Claims 

Challenging the Perception of Fraud: Bias and Miscommunication in Workers’ Compensation Claims 
5 Top Cases on Reasonable Accommodations, Workers’ Compensation

5 Top Cases on Reasonable Accommodations, Workers’ Compensation
Ethical Leadership and Challenges in the Workers’ Compensation Industry 

Ethical Leadership and Challenges in the Workers’ Compensation Industry 
Was Farm Company’s Truck Driver a ‘Farm Laborer’ Exempt from Delaware’s WCA?

Was Farm Company’s Truck Driver a ‘Farm Laborer’ Exempt from Delaware’s WCA?
5 Questions for Mark Pew, the RxProfessor, Provost and Founding Partner, WorkCompCollege.com 

5 Questions for Mark Pew, the RxProfessor, Provost and Founding Partner, WorkCompCollege.com 
What are the Penalties for Workers’ Compensation Fraud in Oregon?

What are the Penalties for Workers’ Compensation Fraud in Oregon?
Adjuster Ethics in Florida

Adjuster Ethics in Florida
Could Golfing Ironworker get PPD Benefits Despite Narrow Job Search?

Could Golfing Ironworker get PPD Benefits Despite Narrow Job Search?
Idaho High Court Points to Worker’s Obesity for Back Problems

Idaho High Court Points to Worker’s Obesity for Back Problems
Postal Inspectors Offer Reward for Mail Carrier Shot and Killed on the Job

Postal Inspectors Offer Reward for Mail Carrier Shot and Killed on the Job
Who’s on the P&T Committe in Ohio?

Who’s on the P&T Committe in Ohio?
Do You ‘Understand the Assignment’?

Do You ‘Understand the Assignment’?
3 Workers Shot While Clearing Trees for Power Company

3 Workers Shot While Clearing Trees for Power Company
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NCCI Court Case Update: South Carolina

On July 31, 2024, the Supreme Court of South Carolina, in Davis v. S.C. Department of Corrections, clarified the statutory review process for workers compensation (WC) claims. An employer challenged a WC commissioner’s order that allowed […]
Medicare Parts C & D Have Entered the Work Comp MSA Chat  

Shawn Deane  General Counsel & Vice President of Claims Solutions | J29  Shawn.Deane@j29inc.com     On August 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued updates to the Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Aside Reference […]
The Advantages and Limitations of Topical vs. Systemic Pain Medications

By: Cameron Hannum, Pharm.D., Sr. Clinical Account Pharmacist Managing chronic pain with medications can be difficult for various reasons. Pain experiences and treatment effectiveness may differ among individuals and caregivers. There are many available analgesic […]
NCCI’s Labor Market Report Provides Key Insights on Workforce Trends and Economic Conditions

The Labor Market Insights report provides a comprehensive monthly overview of key labor market statistics through a workers compensation lens. This valuable resource offers detailed analysis on drivers of premium and frequency, alongside NCCI’s perspectives on the […]
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    IOH Announces Appointment of Scott Strickland as Chief Operating Officer (COO) 

    SAN DIEGO, CA — July 1, 2024 — Institutes of Health (“IOH”), a leading transdisciplinary Workers’ Compensation treatment organization focused on patients suffering from complex and chronic conditions, is delighted to announce the appointment of […]
    Rising Medical Solutions Becomes Bronze Associate Partner of WorkCompCollege.com 

    Lakewood Ranch, FL (July 2, 2024) – WorkCompCollege.com, a division of Workers’ Compensation Educational Services, LLC, has announced a Bronze Associate Partnership with Rising Medical Solutions (Rising). Their mission to “make lives better” is consistent […]
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    Med-Call: Building a Resilient Workforce Strategies for Workers’ Comp and Employee Well-being

    • Aug 07, 2024 - Aug 07, 2024
    Eraclides Gelman – Florida and Georgia Compensability Topics

    Georgia and Florida Credits.

    • Aug 08, 2024 - Aug 08, 2024
    Eraclides Gelman – 4 HR Law & Ethics Update

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