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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Data Breach At Michigan Hospital As Worker Steals Patient Data

• 01/29/20

Dearborn, MI (WorkersCompensation.com) – More than 1,200 patients have reportedly been impacted by a data breach that occurred at Beaumont Health. The violation, discovered on December 10th 2019, ...
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Study Shows Timing Of Knee Replacement Critical To Outcome

• 01/23/20

Chicago, IL (WorkersCompenstion.com) – The best outcome for an injured worker having a knee replacement is largely dependent on when the surgery occurs, according to a study from Chicago’s ...
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Texas Physician Found Guilty Of $325M Fraud Involving Heinous Treatment of Patients

• 01/20/20

Houston, TX  (WorkersCompenstion.com) –The Department Of Justice announced the outcome of a case that has had the medical community in shock. Jorge Zamora-Quezada, M.D., a 63 year old ...
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More Hospital Bankruptcies Despite Study Showing An Increase In Rates

• 01/16/20

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) - A new report indicates hospital charges have skyrocketed of late. The study, gleaned from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey organized by the Department of Health ...
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Mattress Company and Mayo Clinic to Pair Up For $10M Sleep Study

• 01/13/20

Rochester, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) –Getting adequate sleep is key to prevention and recovering from injuries. Now, the company Sleep Number has announced a $10M partnership with the Mayo Clinic ...
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Ohio Providers Sued By Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS For Alleged Role In Opioid Crisis

• 01/10/20

Cleveland, OH (WorkersCompensation.com) —Multiple lawsuits filed this week by pharmacy giants Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS could have widespread implications for healthcare providers depending on the ...
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Is There An Upside To Medical Marijuana Use?

• 01/10/20

Secaucus, NJ (WorkersCompensation.com) — Employers may want to rethink their drug policy if recent studies are any indication of the potential benefits of medical marijuana use among workers. According ...
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Several WC Impacts Felt From Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020

• 01/06/20

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – President Trump’s signature last month on the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 (FCAA) authorizes the use of funds by certain federal ...
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Study Reveals Increased Rate of Impaired Drivers

• 01/02/20

Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Alcohol related deaths are down but more drivers admit to driving impaired, according to a recent report released by Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, ...
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