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.

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Recent Survey Shows Female Physicians Earn Substantially Less

• 10/21/21

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – While male physicians were more likely to see a reduction in hours in 2020, according to the most recent Medscape Female Physician Compensation Report 2021, ...
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Spine Surgery Material Punctures Patient's Heart

• 10/19/21

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Since the late 1980’s, spine surgeons have used polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), a lightweight acrylic medical cement, for back surgeries, and is frequently ...
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Study Suggests Spinal Anesthesia Results in Same Outcomes as General Anesthesia

• 10/14/21

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Outcomes and cost are usually at the forefront of considerations when considering surgical intervention for patients. The anesthesia type is a vital part of the ...
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Study Shows Improved Quality of Care After Mergers

• 10/12/21

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Managing the care of injured rural workers comes with its own set of challenges; however, a study published in last month’s edition of JAMA suggests you ...
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OIG Audit Shows 40 Percent of Providers Non-compliant in Billing

• 10/07/21

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Optimal documentation or coding for physicians isn’t a strong focus while in residency. As physicians are ultimately held responsible for coding the ...
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Survey Suggests Workers may Quit if they Can’t Work from Home

• 10/04/21

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – In a time when post-traumatic stress disorder is at an all-time high among the workforce, employers have been finding ways to minimize the effects of stress, ...
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Pain Specialist and Fitness Guru Convicted of $100 Million Fraud

• 09/30/21

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Pain management specialists have been under the Justice Department’s radar for the last couple of years, especially in cases involving spinal facet ...
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Study Suggests Hearing Loss Associated With Impaired Physical Function

• 09/28/21

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Workers over the age of 55 make up approximately 19 percent of the nation’s workforce and 17 percent of injuries on the job, with most injuries involving ...
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Healthcare Could Face More Losses

• 09/23/21

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – More than one third of hospitals and health systems are slated to end the year with a financial loss, losing an estimated $54 billion in net income, according ...
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