|
|||
|
|
|
Workers' Comp Forum: Aug. 02, 2012
In this issue: FDA targeting long-acting and extended-release opioids; workers largely unaware of employers' safety efforts; officer's oxycodone overdose doesn't secure benefits for widow; keeping traveling workers healthy and off workers' comp; and more. WorkersComp Forum Update
To read this on the Web, click on >> http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId= ............................................................ Sponsor: MSC ........................................................... ------------------------------------------------------------ WORKERS' COMP NEWS ------------------------------------------------------------ CMS proposal could add layer of complexity to comp cases http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349844 New FDA strategy targets long-acting and extended-release opioids http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349881 Survey shows workers largely unaware of employers' safety efforts http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349880 Missouri governor signs comp bill that prohibits suits between coworkers http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349845 Ohio: Bureau considers reimbursement of retroactive medical treatment http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349844 Texas: Division focuses on accident prevention services http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349846 More News http://www.riskandinsurance.com/wcnews.jsp ------------------------------------------------------------ REGULATORY/LEGAL UPDATES ------------------------------------------------------------ Benefits blocked for aide injured while driving home http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349879 Termination for being under influence of alcohol derails benefits award http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349878 CNA's criminal activity 25 years ago doesn't block benefits award http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349877 Officer's oxycodone overdose doesn't secure benefits for widow http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349842 Teller entitled to temporary benefits for post-traumatic stress after robberies http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349843 Oregon: Bulletin covers self-insured base rates http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349841 More Updates http://www.riskandinsurance.com/wcupdates.jsp ............................................................ Sponsor: National Workers' Compensation ............................................................ ------------------------------------------------------------ FEATURED WHITE PAPERS ------------------------------------------------------------ DataCare - Workers? Compensation Software Learn to limit leakage http://www.elabs3.com/content/19708/PatrickRISK/DataCare.jpg http://www.riskcentral.com/article/learn-to-limit-leakage.html Express-Scripts Waste Adds $2.1 Billion to Workers' Compensation Pharmacy Costs, Express Scripts Reports http://www.elabs3.com/content/19708/PatrickRISK/ExpressS222.jpg myMatrixx Opioids in the Treatment of Injured Workers: When and How to Maximize Effectiveness http://www.elabs3.com/content/19708/PatrickRISK/myMatrixxLogoRONE.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------ COLUMNISTS ------------------------------------------------------------ Hi Noon Mark Noonan: Workers' Comp and the Traveling Employee Being on the road can lead to unhealthy food choices, long periods of physical inactivity -- and potentially, workers' comp claims. You Be The Judge Christina DiFonte: Hurt at the Job, Not on the Job Just because a social worker fell at work, does that mean it arose from her employment? http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349887 ------------------------------------------------------------ FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------ Health Reform and Work Comp: Now It's Real Now that the PPACA has won its day in court, the workers' comp world should be happy to welcome the law's roll out because it won't need to pay for non-occupational injuries and will lead to less squabbling over treatment. more http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349765 Washington Hails Success of Stay-at-Work Program Returning injured workers to the workforce can be tricky in the current economic environment. Some employers question whether it is feasible to pay a less-productive injured worker and may instead consider replacing that employee with a less expensive new hire. more http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533349838 Click here (https://lrp-sub.halldata.com/site/LRP000110RInew/init.do?&PK=EB2012) to subscribe to Risk & Insurance® the most respected magazine in the industry for the information and solutions you value so highly. Copyright ©2012 LRP Publications. All rights reserved. August 2, 2012 Copyright 2012© LRP Publications |
|
|
|
Entire contents copyright © 2013 Risk and Insurance® All rights reserved.
May not be reproduced in any form without written permission.
|