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WORKERSCOMP ForumTM Update: March 18, 2010
In this issue: CMS delays, OSHA demands; beer-goggling for benefits; Maddy marvels at injury prevention success; RTW despite chronic pain; you? double-billed?; vetting violent employees; and more.
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------------------------------------------------------------ CMS delays implementing reporting requirements until 2011 OSHA proposes requiring employers to track MSDs Inflation volatility cited as significant planning concern for insurers Missouri: Lawmakers seek to keep Second Injury Fund solvent Oklahoma: House, Senate committees approve six WC reform bills More News
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------------------------------------------------------------ Safety supervisor fails to get intoxication verdict thrown out Washington: DLI seeks comments on classifications Indiana: Take-out program offers carriers credits Special needs trust fails to protect WC benefits Washington: Department clarifies term 'hospitalization' More Updates
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------------------------------------------------------------ MADDY BOWLING: Only YOU Can Prevent Injuries--Part 2
Maddy's second part to her column on injury prevention, including how Costco and Fairmont Hotels have succeeded against the disability tsunami where others fail. Read the Story
------------------------------------------------------------ MARK NOONAN: Choosing a TPA: Part III
Columnist Mark Noonan explores the importance of TPA data and network capabilities, and the difficulties of using more than one TPA. Read the Story
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------------------------------------------------------------ Returning to Work With a Pain in the Wherever
Chronic pain is not only debilitating for sufferers, it can drive presenteeism, absenteeism and higher disability costs for employers. The right RTW strategy can end the headache. Read the Story
------------------------------------------------------------ Disabusing Your Self-Funded Program of Double Billing
A study finds that 4 percent of workers' comp claims have duplicate medical billing sent to group health plans. To detect the problem, integrating disparate workers' comp and group health data is crucial. Read the Story
------------------------------------------------------------ Experts Offer Strategies to Curb Incidents of Workplace Violence
On Feb. 12, a professor at the University of Alabama-Huntsville went on a shooting rampage which left three employees dead and three injured. Health and safety experts said the tragedy is a reminder that violence in the workplace continues to be a significant problem across the country. Read the Story
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