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Latest CDC Mask Recommendations Spur Multiple Employer Appeals 
Latest CDC Mask Recommendations Spur Multiple Employer Appeals 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Earlier this fall the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced their new proposal for safety protocols on infection control in hospitals and the use of masks. The new proposal […]
Justice Department Hacks the Hackers 
Justice Department Hacks the Hackers 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – A ransomware hacker group considered to be the second top cybercriminal entity in the world the last 18 months has been hacked and disrupted, according to a Justice Department announcement earlier […]
Ind. Health System Hit with $345 Million Settlement
Ind. Health System Hit with $345 Million Settlement

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Indianapolis based Community Health Network Inc. (CHN) has agreed to a settlement of $345 million in a case going as far back as 2008. Located in Marion County, Indiana, CHN operates […]
Rising Costs Have Employers Taking Closer Look at Healthcare Spending
Rising Costs Have Employers Taking Closer Look at Healthcare Spending

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Several reports have indicated that healthcare costs for employers are projected to increase significantly this coming year. As a result of that increase, employers may be taking a closer look at […]
Study Suggests Use of Police in Healthcare Results in Harm 
Study Suggests Use of Police in Healthcare Results in Harm 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – According to recent reports, around 40 percent of healthcare workers have experienced violence in the workplace in the last two years. Some estimates have shown that approximately 70 percent of emergency […]
Recent Humana Report Suggests Value-based Care Improves Costs, Outcomes 
Recent Humana Report Suggests Value-based Care Improves Costs, Outcomes 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – In a “pay-for-performance” program or agreement, providers receive either a bonus or a penalty based on cost and outcome benchmarks that are set by a payer. Value-based payment models use quality […]
CMS Final Rule Reduces Physician Reimbursement Again 
CMS Final Rule Reduces Physician Reimbursement Again 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Despite strong complaints from the American Medical Association (AMA) about a 26 percent decrease in physician reimbursement from 2001 to 2023, it appears those complaints have fallen on deaf ears.  On […]
Drug Manufacturer Agrees to Settlement After 400% Price Hike 
Drug Manufacturer Agrees to Settlement After 400% Price Hike 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Recently, drug pricing and rebates have been under scrutiny by not only the American Medical Association, but the federal government as well.  The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced a settlement […]