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Understanding the Invisible Wounds: The Role of Brain Chemistry in Workplace Injury Recovery
Understanding the Invisible Wounds: The Role of Brain Chemistry in Workplace Injury Recovery

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Workplace injuries have an impact beyond the physical injuries they cause. It is important to understand their biological and psychological effects. In the context of workers' compensation, it is crucial to […]
What Do You Think: Did ‘Double Whammy’ of Heat, Physical Labor, Fuel Roadside Mechanic’s Heart Attack? 
What Do You Think: Did ‘Double Whammy’ of Heat, Physical Labor, Fuel Roadside Mechanic’s Heart Attack? 

Greencastle, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When an employee has a heart attack at work, there is always the question of whether his job activities, rather than his personal habits and physical health, caused the attack.   As […]
Case Management Focus: Case Managers as Influencers
Case Management Focus: Case Managers as Influencers

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCopensation.com) -- Workers' compensation case managers are resources for patients, their families, and healthcare team members. Case managers are viewed as influences and connectors who can get things done when others throw their […]
Harnessing Data Analytics for Enhanced Claims Management in Workers’ Compensation
Harnessing Data Analytics for Enhanced Claims Management in Workers’ Compensation

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Integrating data analytics into workers' compensation claims management is not just a trend—it is a paradigm shift that promises substantial improvements in how claims are processed and managed. By leveraging the […]
Employee Injured in Hotel Blast Files Suit
Employee Injured in Hotel Blast Files Suit

Fort Worth, TX (WorkersCompensation.com) – A hotel employee injured in an early January explosion has filed suit against their employer, saying management knew employees had concerns about a gas leak hours before the blast. Karen […]
Do You Know the Rule? Pa. Compensability of Psychological Injuries
Do You Know the Rule? Pa. Compensability of Psychological Injuries

Pittsburgh, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Not every injury is readily apparent. Some injuries may manifest as depression, anxiety, or PTSD. In Pennsylvania, employees seeking workers’ compensation benefits for a mental injury arising from something stressful at […]
The Art of Influence: Shaping Positive Paths in Workers’ Compensation
The Art of Influence: Shaping Positive Paths in Workers’ Compensation

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Influence is a powerful tool, shaping both perceptions and outcomes. Influence can guide decision-making processes, alter attitudes, and motivate actions in a given direction. The results can be significant when examining […]
Recent Reports Indicate Cheating Rampant on Medical License Exams 
Recent Reports Indicate Cheating Rampant on Medical License Exams 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) - The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)  program consists of two entities, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). Together, these entities develop […]

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