This Cat Is Dead. Let It Stay That Way.

• 09/22/17
• Tom Lynch

“Seriously. This is BANANAS” – Senator Chris Murphy, (D-CT), on Graham-Cassidy. When I was in college I was part of a pretty successful folk group. We played all over, cut a few LPs. It ...
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Appellate Court Reverses Order for Temporary Disability Benefits Against One of Two Potential Employers Where Employment Was Disputed

• 09/22/17
• John Geaney

When a petitioner files a motion for medical and temporary disability benefits and the only issue is which carrier or employer is responsible, the Judge of Compensation can order benefits paid by one of the ...
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Five Steps to Prepare for an Emergency

• 09/21/17
• Work Safe, Texas Blog

In light of Hurricane Harvey, many families and businesses are reflecting on what they can do to better prepare for a disaster. Having an emergency plan in place can make all the difference during a crisis, ...
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Retains New Review Contractor

• 09/21/17
• Michael R. Merlino II

On September 1, CMS hired Capitol Bridge, LLC to be the new review contractor for MSAs. According to CMS employees that we’ve spoken to, the transition is currently underway. The old ...
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The South Dakota TTD and TPD Benefits Dilemma By Charlie Larson on September 21, 2017

• 09/21/17
• National Workers Compensation Defense Network (NWCDN)

I hope this finds you doing well. I have received many inquiries over the last couple of weeks on when temporary disability benefits are owed. I think that the confusion comes from the mislabeling of the ...
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4 Things to Consider in Complex Work Comp Causation Cases

• 09/21/17
• ReduceYourWorkersComp.com

Members of the claims management team are challenged daily to run an effective operation.  One of these issues claim handlers confront are questions of medical causation before admitting primary liability on ...
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Communication and Quality Care Are Key to Head Trauma Recovery

• 09/20/17
• NCCI

THE INJURY Leonel is a 64-year-old truck driver for a Miami landscaping firm. As part of his duties, Leonel routinely loaded and unloaded plants from his truck. While standing on the truck bed during a ...
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Technology Helps Bring Safer Driving Habits to Texas Mutual

• 09/20/17
• Work Safe, Texas Blog

You’re driving down the highway, minding your speed, when a truck flies by, cuts in front of you and slams on its brakes. You’re rightfully irritated and then you notice the truck has a ...
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7 Ways Structured Settlements Are Advantageous — Regardless of Interest Rates

• 09/20/17
• ReduceYourWorkersComp.com

Interest rates continue to be at historically low levels. Even with recent hikes by the Federal Reserve, other factors playing into the equation are holding down rates. While that’s great for those buying ...
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