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The Persecutor Role in Workers’ Compensation: Understanding Control and Shifting Toward Constructive Challenge 

The Persecutor Role in Workers’ Compensation: Understanding Control and Shifting Toward Constructive Challenge 
Did Citing ‘Disabilities’ Enable Employee to Sue for FMLA Interference?

Did Citing ‘Disabilities’ Enable Employee to Sue for FMLA Interference?
Storytelling: A Tool Case Managers Can Add to their Toolchest

Storytelling: A Tool Case Managers Can Add to their Toolchest
The Entire Leadership Series from Dr. Claire Muselman

The Entire Leadership Series from Dr. Claire Muselman
The Drama Triangle in Workers’ Compensation: Recognizing Unproductive Patterns 

The Drama Triangle in Workers’ Compensation: Recognizing Unproductive Patterns 
Nurse’s Union Says Work Environment ‘Unacceptable’ due to Attacks

Nurse’s Union Says Work Environment ‘Unacceptable’ due to Attacks
What is Iowa’s Willful Injury Defense?

What is Iowa’s Willful Injury Defense?
What are Violation of a Specific Safety Requirement Awards in Ohio?

What are Violation of a Specific Safety Requirement Awards in Ohio?
Workers Shun Holiday Parties for Traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas Family Dinners  

Workers Shun Holiday Parties for Traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas Family Dinners  
Building Bridges of Support: The Partnership Between Kind Souls Foundation and WorkCompCollege.com 

Building Bridges of Support: The Partnership Between Kind Souls Foundation and WorkCompCollege.com 
What are ‘Federal Employees in Fire Protection’?

What are ‘Federal Employees in Fire Protection’?
Navigating Dynamics: From Drama Triangle to Empowerment Circle 

Navigating Dynamics: From Drama Triangle to Empowerment Circle 
Wrapping Up the Workers’ Compensation Leadership Series: Elevating the Experience for Everyone Involved 

Wrapping Up the Workers’ Compensation Leadership Series: Elevating the Experience for Everyone Involved 
Workers Attack Coworkers in Incidents Across Country

Workers Attack Coworkers in Incidents Across Country
What are ‘Permanent Total Disability Benefits’ in Wyoming?

What are ‘Permanent Total Disability Benefits’ in Wyoming?
Emotional Intelligence Leadership in Workers’ Compensation: Empathy, Communication, and Support for Recovery 

Emotional Intelligence Leadership in Workers’ Compensation: Empathy, Communication, and Support for Recovery 
Did Factory Job Produce Manager’s COVID-19 Infection?

Did Factory Job Produce Manager’s COVID-19 Infection?
N.Y. Court Nixes $480 Counsel Fee Request Related to Late Installment Penalties

N.Y. Court Nixes $480 Counsel Fee Request Related to Late Installment Penalties
Applying Contingency Theory in Workers’ Compensation: Flexibility and Adaptability for Effective Support 

Applying Contingency Theory in Workers’ Compensation: Flexibility and Adaptability for Effective Support 
How Do Certified Mediators Work in Oklahoma?

How Do Certified Mediators Work in Oklahoma?
Applying Authoritarian Leadership in Workers’ Compensation: Structure and Stability for Recovering Employees 

Applying Authoritarian Leadership in Workers’ Compensation: Structure and Stability for Recovering Employees 
Was Bartender’s Heart Attack Linked to Music Fest Work?

Was Bartender’s Heart Attack Linked to Music Fest Work?
Form Confusion Doesn’t add up to Refusal to Undergo Drug Testing

Form Confusion Doesn’t add up to Refusal to Undergo Drug Testing
Kids’ Chance of America ‘building bridges to hope’

Kids’ Chance of America ‘building bridges to hope’
Inclusive Leadership in Workers’ Compensation: Fostering Connection and Collaboration for Recovery 

Inclusive Leadership in Workers’ Compensation: Fostering Connection and Collaboration for Recovery 
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Comprehensive PPO Network: Balancing Local Insight with National Coverage 

Sally Ferguson, Vice President Provider Network Innovation, and Catherine Cain, Director of ePPO Product Manager  In the realm of workers' compensation and managed care, access to a reliable and expansive provider network is crucial. At […]
Medicare Releases Updated Data on Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Asides  

Shawn Deane  General Counsel & Vice President of Claims Solutions | J29 Solutions    Shawn.Deane@j29inc.com     On November 25, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a report titled, “Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) […]
NCCI Court Case Update

Iowa, Entitlement to Death Benefits On October 30, 2024, the Iowa Court of Appeals, in Linnhaven Inc. v. Blasdell, affirmed an award of workers compensation (WC) death benefits to the spouse of a totally disabled employee […]
What a Trump Presidency Might Mean for Medicare Secondary Payer Enforcement

Written by: Heather Sanderson  The 2024 presidential election has ended, and Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States. We also have an overwhelmingly Republican controlled Congress. Much speculation has […]
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    Sedgwick names Andrea Buhl President of Casualty

    MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 4, 2024 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions, has appointed Andrea Buhl to the role of president of its casualty group. Buhl has […]
    Sanderson Firm Partners with WorkCompCollege to Launch MSPCollege and the Medicare Set-Aside Certified Planner (“MSACP”) Program 

    For Immediate Release: Bradenton, FL: October 30, 2024  Sanderson Compliance LLC, a subsidiary of Sanderson Firm PLLC, a leading Medicare Secondary Payer ("MSP") compliance firm, and WorkCompCollege.com, a virtual training platform for the workers' compensation […]
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    Ohio BWC’s Medical & Health Symposium “Bridging technology and treatment for injured workers”

    • Nov 13, 2024 - Nov 15, 2024
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