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Could Widow of Prison Guard Killed after Meeting Receive Benefits?

Could Widow of Prison Guard Killed after Meeting Receive Benefits?
California Pot Farm Worker Killed in ICE Raid

California Pot Farm Worker Killed in ICE Raid
Was Home Healthcare Worker an Employee for Va. Workers’ Comp Purposes?

Was Home Healthcare Worker an Employee for Va. Workers’ Comp Purposes?
What’s the Difference Between an ‘Employee’ and a ‘Contractor’ in Virginia?

What’s the Difference Between an ‘Employee’ and a ‘Contractor’ in Virginia?
Did ‘Repugnant’ Smells of Acetone, Alloys Show Claimant’s Job Damaged her Lungs?

Did ‘Repugnant’ Smells of Acetone, Alloys Show Claimant’s Job Damaged her Lungs?
Legislation Introduced to Protect Federal Law Enforcement Officers after Assaults Skyrocket

Legislation Introduced to Protect Federal Law Enforcement Officers after Assaults Skyrocket
How do you Serve Petitions on Carriers in Florida?

How do you Serve Petitions on Carriers in Florida?
How do you Appeal Prior Authorization Denials in Colorado?

How do you Appeal Prior Authorization Denials in Colorado?
Md. Top Court Holds that Non-Dependent Adult Child Can’t Escape Exclusivity Bar

Md. Top Court Holds that Non-Dependent Adult Child Can’t Escape Exclusivity Bar
Does the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Say Anything about Workers’ Compensation?

Does the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Say Anything about Workers’ Compensation?
Prior Authorization Denials in Colorado

Prior Authorization Denials in Colorado
Using Key Performance Indicators to Demonstrate Your Team’s Value

Using Key Performance Indicators to Demonstrate Your Team’s Value
Prior Authorization in Colorado

Prior Authorization in Colorado
Workers Dead after Fireworks Explosions for Fourth of July Holiday

Workers Dead after Fireworks Explosions for Fourth of July Holiday
When Does Drug Use Prevent Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Kansas?

When Does Drug Use Prevent Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Kansas?
What are Virginia’s Exceptions to the Coming and Going Rule?

What are Virginia’s Exceptions to the Coming and Going Rule?
When is Mental Injury Compensable in Arkansas?

When is Mental Injury Compensable in Arkansas?
La. ‘Manual Labor’ Exception doesn’t Apply to Employees, Contractors of Contractor

La. ‘Manual Labor’ Exception doesn’t Apply to Employees, Contractors of Contractor
Was Worker in Car that Flipped on Way to Jobsite ‘In Course Of’ Employment?

Was Worker in Car that Flipped on Way to Jobsite ‘In Course Of’ Employment?
What Does ‘Occupational Diseases’ Mean in Idaho?

What Does ‘Occupational Diseases’ Mean in Idaho?
Mass. Top Court Sides with MIIF, Green Lights COLA Reimbursements

Mass. Top Court Sides with MIIF, Green Lights COLA Reimbursements
Was Truck Driver ‘Found Dead’ in Cab ‘In Course Of’ Employment?

Was Truck Driver ‘Found Dead’ in Cab ‘In Course Of’ Employment?
$18 Million for Bad Clothes? American Airlines Flight Attendants win ‘Toxic Uniform’ Lawsuit

$18 Million for Bad Clothes? American Airlines Flight Attendants win ‘Toxic Uniform’ Lawsuit
8 Return to Work Strategies for Nurse Case Managers

8 Return to Work Strategies for Nurse Case Managers
Mass. ‘Run-Off’ Insurers May Collect 2nd Injury Reimbursements

Mass. ‘Run-Off’ Insurers May Collect 2nd Injury Reimbursements
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Using the WC-PMT(b) When Claimants Skip Medical Appointments 

By Daniel Richardson  Introduction  Few situations are more frustrating than an injured worker who repeatedly fails to attend scheduled medical appointments while continuing to receive temporary total disability (TTD) benefits. When faced with this scenario, […]
How 6 Minutes Could Have Saved $58,000 

Introduction In California’s Workers’ Compensation system, each page submitted to a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) carries a fixed financial weight. Under the state’s Medical-Legal Payment and Reimbursement Rules (MLPRR), providers are entitled to $3 per […]
NCCI Court Case Update — Florida, Texas, West Virginia

Florida—Requirement to Seek Initial Relief Within the Workers Compensation System On June 13, 2025, the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fifth District, in Steak 'N Shake, Inc. v. Spears, ruled that an employee may not […]
Strategies for Managing Asthma and Smoke Inhalation Injuries

By: Cameron Hannum, Pharm.D., Sr. Clinical Account Pharmacist, Enlyte Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease that leads to difficulty breathing due to the presence of inflammation and bronchoconstriction. It’s often triggered by allergens, irritants […]
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    Call to Action: Join the DATA Ambassador Program

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    Death by Paperwork? How Claims Adjusters Can Get Their Time and Sanity Back 

    It starts with a familiar scenario: A Workers' Comp claims adjuster opens their inbox Monday morning to find 10,000 pages of medical records waiting. Some are scanned sideways. Some repeat five times with new cover […]
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    • Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025
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    Coordinator Andrew Bloom Location ACROSS ALL 50 STATES! You may plan your own route or join one of our Ambassadors & Mission Supporters in-person. (in-person locations to be announced) Event Date Saturday, July 19, 2025 […]

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    SAWCA invites you to participate in  2025 Comp Talks at the 77th Annual Convention

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    Was Home Healthcare Worker an Employee for Va. Workers’ Comp Purposes?

    What Do You Think? A worker is generally considered an employee, not an independent contractor, if the company has the power to control her work. But what if she does all her work in a […]
    Subway Worker Shot over Order Error

    Spring Lake, NC (WorkersCompensation.com) – New details are emerging after a 15-year-old Subway employee was shot over a messed-up order earlier this month. The attack is one of several on foodservice and hospitality workers, officials […]
    Crew Members, Military Trainees Feared Dead in Crash over Potomac

    Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Four crew members and three military members were thought to be among the dead in the first airplane crash in America in more than two decades. American Eagle Flight No. 5342, operated […]
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    Tips & Tricks Are you looking to see if Simply Research is even useful to you? This quick overview could help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-_yKE1koto
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    Hurricane Debby Update

    Update for Monday 8/5 during Hurricane/Trop. Storm Debbie. Our operations are located in Florida however, our servers are located out of state and we don't anticipate any issues today accessing services. Our support team personnel […]
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