We hear the term “idiopathic claim” quite frequently in workers’ compensation, but what does it really mean? To begin with, “idiopathic” is a combination of two Greek ...
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The NJ Senate has scheduled a legislative hearing on legislation (S.1967) to increase supplemental benefits to certain injured workers receiving workers' compensation. The hearing is scheduled for ...
Read More The 2018 California legislative session is over.
My last post, “Home Stretch”, detailed the California workers’ comp bills that were under consideration as the session neared its ...
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A recent report from Lockton is receiving attention for some startling statistics regarding claim denial in workers’ comp. The study authors found that 67 percent of initially denied claims ...
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The proposed Trump Administration 2019 Budget (p. 115) may allow NJ workers’ compensation beneficiaries to receive an increase in benefits. By eliminating the Social Security ...
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Paradigm announced it is purchasing Adva-Net, a Florida-based company with a network of pain management providers. While terms weren’t disclosed, word is the price was north of $105 million, a ...
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There are claims, and then there are mega claims. These extraordinary occurrences exceed $10M and can have a significant impact on the workers compensation industry. What’s surprising is that ...
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When Single Payer becomes the law of the land, Medicaid will be the foundation.
We’ve looked at the current push for Medicare for All, the factors that I believe ...
Read More H&W New York Workers' Compensation Defense Newsletter View this email in your browser H&W New York Workers' Compensation Defense Newsletter Vol. 3, Issue 2 Full Board Reverses Panel ...
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