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Canadian Study Suggests Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is Over-Diagnosed
A new study suggests post-traumatic stress disorder is being over-diagnosed in Canada and that disability claims could skyrocket as a result.
According to The Canadian Press,
SOUTH AUSTRALIA Unveils Work Comp System Where States Can Opt into “More Efficient” Federal WC System
This sure sounds familiar to what we are facing in health care, and what some have suggested might be a good way to revamp the WC ...
6 Red Flags of Fraud and 13 Ways to Verify Accident How an Accident Occurred
While just one suspicious happening isn’t enough to suspect fraud, according to Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., it is helpful to know the ...
Policy Holders at NJM Get Dividends
New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company announced that it is continuing its tradition, as it has done since 1918, of paying dividends to policyholders. "Workers' Compensation policies issued ...
Compensation Smokers
On the eve of the annual Great American Smokeout one needs to reflect on the inadequacy of the national workers' compensation to assist in this effort. ...
Compensation Benefits for Smokers
On the eve of the annual Great American Smokeout one needs to reflect on the inadequacy of the national workers' compensation to assist in this effort. ...
Healthiest and Unhealthiest States
Forbes.com posted a review of the results of the annual report of the nonprofit, United Health Foundation. Its survey covers 22 factors for determining the ...
Keys to Beginning A Workplace Safety Program
The first step in improving workplace safety is finding out what you already have in place. Three Steps for Your Initial Assessment 1. Review all existing safety ...
Ontario Manufacturing Shop Protest Involving Worker Safety Concerns
The possibility of disciplinary action against a health and safety representative who posted his concerns on a company bulletin board spurred a brief protest recently at ...
California Woman Sentenced for Workers Comp Fraud After Lifting Heavy Object as Retail Cashier
A California woman was sentenced to 5 years formal probation and six months in the Sacramento County jail after pleading guilty to felony charges of workers’ ...
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- CA Labor Commissioner Files $250,000 Lawsuit For Unpaid Wage
- NE Gov. Signs Bill Prohibiting Illegal Immigrants From Receiving Benefits
- Peter Rousmaniere Discusses Low Risk, Low Cost Strategies for Controlling Chronic Pain
- CA Insurance Commissioner Announces $1 Million Grant To Fight Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud
- Former Nurse's Aide Charged With Comp Fraud
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15 October, 2009 11:52:53
Does this mean healthcare workers should be given access to swine flu immunizations?
Jonathan Paul
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12 October, 2009 10:19:23
Most workers' compensation rate variation is caused by how an insurance company applies rating classifications to an employer.In some cases, no insurance company is willing ...
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- Seven People And 11 Corporations Charged In Million-Dollar Workers' Compensation Fraud
- OSHA Cites Excavation Company For Trenching Hazards
- Ten Costly Return-to-Work Mistakes
- Asbestos Exposure Continues Needlessly
- CA Labor Commissioner Files $250,000 Lawsuit For Unpaid Wage
- Ten Costly Return-to-Work Mistakes
- Seven People And 11 Corporations Charged In Million-Dollar Workers' Compensation Fraud
- Sedgwick CMS Integrates Medicare Compliance Solution With Claims Management Services
- WC Is The Last Nail In The Coffin For Small Businesses
- Increase In Use Of Electronics Creating “Intexticated” Workers