Back to Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

FL Takes on New PTSD Training Initiative for First Responders

01 Oct, 2018 F.J. Thomas

Tallahassee, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Florida Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis has rolled out a new PTSD Training Initiative for employers of first responders across the state, which aligns with Senate Bill […]

    • Read Also

    Court’s Focus on Injury, Rather than Surgery, Halts W. Va. Worker’s Claim

    Charleston, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) — Just because two doctors present evidence in a worker’s favor doesn’t mean that a court will go with the popular vote. In Lucas v. Blue Creek Mining, LLC, No. 21-0655 (W. […]
    Do You Know the Rule? Colo. Exclusions, Exemptions

    Denver, CO (WorkersCompensation.com) — Not all workers are covered under states’ workers’ compensation laws. So, how are you to know who is and isn’t under the workers’ compensation umbrella? Like many states, Colorado spells it […]
    AI Is Gaining More Ground In Healthcare 

    Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) –The healthcare industry is stretched to its limits, between chronic burnout, and a mass exodus of workers that resulted in a staffing shortage. In an effort to meet patient needs in the […]

    About The Author

    • F.J. Thomas

      F.J. Thomas has worked in healthcare business for more than fifteen years in Tennessee. Her experience as a contract appeals analyst has given her an intimate grasp of the inner workings of both the provider and insurance world. Knowing first hand that the industry is constantly changing, she strives to find resources and information you can use.

    More by This Author

    AI Is Gaining More Ground In Healthcare 

    Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) –The healthcare industry is stretched to its limits, between chronic burnout, and a mass exodus of workers that resulted in a staffing shortage. In an effort to meet patient needs in the […]
    Recent Study Suggests Sleep Quality Could Prevent Long COVID 

    Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Some studies have shown that the pandemic was associated with a significant increase in psychological symptoms, as well as insomnia. Around 40 percent of the general population had issues with sleep, […]
    Recent OIG Audit Finds CMS Did Not Detect Cyber Threats

    Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services breach portal, there have already been 26 reports of healthcare data breaches reported so far this month. Of those, 18 cases […]

    Read More

    Court’s Focus on Injury, Rather than Surgery, Halts W. Va. Worker’s Claim

    Charleston, WV (WorkersCompensation.com) — Just because two doctors present evidence in a worker’s favor doesn’t mean that a court will go with the popular vote. In Lucas v. Blue Creek Mining, LLC, No. 21-0655 (W. […]
    Do You Know the Rule? Colo. Exclusions, Exemptions

    Denver, CO (WorkersCompensation.com) — Not all workers are covered under states’ workers’ compensation laws. So, how are you to know who is and isn’t under the workers’ compensation umbrella? Like many states, Colorado spells it […]
    AI Is Gaining More Ground In Healthcare 

    Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) –The healthcare industry is stretched to its limits, between chronic burnout, and a mass exodus of workers that resulted in a staffing shortage. In an effort to meet patient needs in the […]
    Using Active Listening to Identify Others’ Interests and Needs Proven Crucial in Effective Communication

    Boise, ID (WorkersCompensation.com) — The Idaho Industrial Commission Annual Seminar on Workers’ Compensation witnessed an enlightening session on the importance of active listening and its role in identifying the interests and needs of others. Speaker […]
    Bringing Gear Home Gives No Benefit to Employer, so Conn. Firefighter Loses Claim

    Waterbury, CT (WorkersCompensation.com) — If a worker tries to shorten his commute by bringing necessary items for his job home with him, is that for his benefit or his employer’s? According to the court in […]
    Mental Injuries in the Workplace Explored at Idaho Industrial Commission Annual Seminar on Workers’ Compensation

    Boise, ID — On May 25, 2023, mental injuries in the workplace took center stage at the highly anticipated Idaho Industrial Commission Annual Seminar on Workers’ Compensation. Attendees gathered in Boise, Idaho, to gain insights […]

    Request a Demo

    To request a free demo of one of our products, please fill in this form. Our sales team will get back to you shortly.