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WORKERSCOMP ForumTM Update: Feb. 25, 2010
In this issue: Leaders less stressed; Cali comp claims grow on trees; don't misread NCCI fee schedule results; fighting fraud, the HR way; 10-4 on prework screens; news from Okla., Neb., and more.
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------------------------------------------------------------ Leadership personality trait linked with reduced work-related stress California: More than 5 percent of claims come from agriculture industry Oklahoma: Lawmakers target costs, look to restructure comp system Nebraska: Bill would expand comp to include mental injuries for first responders Billing changes negatively impact physician fee schedules More News
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------------------------------------------------------------ Security officer's disciplinary file supports denial of benefits Questions over reassignment refusal send manufacturer to trial Treating surgeon makes case to repair hernia with cadaver material Illegal status does not prevent worker from TTD entitlement Date of first medical treatment starts the clock for injured worker More Updates
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DAVID HUTH: Missing Medical Forests for the Trees
Are medical fee schedules really losing their effectiveness, and if so, should you even care? Or should utilization be our focus? Read the Story
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JULIA FARKAS: Head West, Injured Man
A worker gets injured, laid off and moved. Then his old employer offers him his job back. He refuses and still expects to receive disability. Should he? Read the Story
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------------------------------------------------------------ Fighting Fraud From a Fresh Angle
Here's how to tackle the problem of fraud from an HR perspective. Perhaps the change of perspective can shed some new light on solutions. Read the Story
------------------------------------------------------------ Prework Screens for Trucking Employees Save Millions in Lost Work Time
Administering prework screenings for potential employees can yield significant dividends, according to a recent report. Read the Story
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