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Md. Top Court Holds that Non-Dependent Adult Child Can’t Escape Exclusivity Bar
Md. Top Court Holds that Non-Dependent Adult Child Can’t Escape Exclusivity Bar

Case File The Maryland Supreme Court held that the plain language of the exclusive remedy provision of the state's Workers' Compensation Act was unambiguous in that a compliant employer's liability for a covered employee's work-related […]
Does the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Say Anything about Workers’ Compensation?
Does the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Say Anything about Workers’ Compensation?

Legislative Update If you've flipped on the news in recent weeks, you've probably heard plenty of talk about the "One Big Beautiful Bill," a piece of federal legislation recently passed into law and endorsed by […]
Prior Authorization Denials in Colorado
Prior Authorization Denials in Colorado

Dollars & Cents Now that you know the basics on prior authorization in the Rocky Mountain State, you might be wondering what happens if prior authorization is denied in Colorado. Yet again, Simply Research has […]
Using Key Performance Indicators to Demonstrate Your Team’s Value
Using Key Performance Indicators to Demonstrate Your Team’s Value

Case Management Focus In last week’s post, I shared eight Return-to-Work Strategies for Nurse Case Managers to use in helping the injured worker return to gainful employment. This week, I wanted to discuss metrics, independent […]
Prior Authorization in Colorado
Prior Authorization in Colorado

Do You Know the Rule? If you were looking to find basic information about prior authorization requests in Colorado, Simply Research would have you covered. But we break it down for you here, too. Basics […]
Workers Dead after Fireworks Explosions for Fourth of July Holiday
Workers Dead after Fireworks Explosions for Fourth of July Holiday

Safety at Work Esparto, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – Details are emerging after a deadly explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California killed seven workers. The explosion was one of several where workers were injured in […]
When Does Drug Use Prevent Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Kansas?
When Does Drug Use Prevent Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Kansas?

Compliance Corner When alcohol or drugs is involved in a workplace injury in the State of Kansas, a worker shouldn't expect to receive workers' compensation thanks to the state's "impairment defense." Simply Research subscribers have […]
What are Virginia’s Exceptions to the Coming and Going Rule?
What are Virginia’s Exceptions to the Coming and Going Rule?

Do You Know the Rule? What is the coming and going rule? When an employee is injured on his way to or from work, the injury is not compensable because it is not considered to […]

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