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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Orthopedic Study Suggest Over Prescription of Opioids for Arthroplasty Procedures

• 02/22/22

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – This year has already been hard for the Orthopedic word, with many issues brought to the table, especially in regards to controlled substances. Earlier this ...
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New Study Analyzes Variations in Fall Injuries by County

• 02/18/22

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – According to information from the National Floor Safety Institute, falls make up 33 percent of sprain and strain costs and 26 percent of all costs, and account ...
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Orthopedic Surgeon Charged with Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances

• 02/15/22

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Around 2.7 million adults aged 55 or older are planning an earlier retirement due to the pandemic according to a Bloomberg report early last year. In England, ...
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New Report Shows 77% of Surgeons are Named in Lawsuits

• 02/10/22

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Over half of practicing physicians have been involved in a lawsuit, and among surgeons that percentage is even higher. According to the latest Medscape survey, ...
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New Study Suggests Potential Factors Associated with Insomnia Progression n TBI Patients

• 02/07/22

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Many people struggle to get 7 hours or more of quality sleep. Statistics from the CDC show that depending on region, up to 44 percent of the adult population ...
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Union Accuses HCA Healthcare of $1.8 Billion in Overpayments Due to Admissions

• 02/03/22

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Nashville based HCA Healthcare appears to be under the radar for alleged fraud, according to a recent report from the healthcare workers union, Service ...
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Will Healthcare Continue to See an Increase in Cyber-Attacks?

• 01/31/22

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Due to the nature of information involved, healthcare is always at risk for cyber-attacks, and potential lawsuits as a result. According to a Becker’s ...
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Study Finds Potential Cause of COVID 'Brain Fog'

• 01/27/22

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – While the primary focus on COVID-19 has been the effect that it has on the lungs, the disease also effects the nervous system. The side effects of memory ...
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New Survey Reflects Unprecedented Levels of Behavioral Health Issues in Gen Z

• 01/19/22

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – You might want to keep an eye on those younger employees, according to a recent survey conducted by McKinsey & Company and a warning issued last month by ...
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