Demystifying the MSA
The Medicare Set‑Aside (MSA) is often used by payers to fund future accident-related treatment in workers' comp settlements. However, because of the complex nature of the MSA, too often employers will go the MSA route when there are better options available. In today’s Inside Workers’ Comp, Deborah Robinson-Stewart helps demystify the MSA and offers insight on when payers should incorporate this tool.
Worksite Crisis Response
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You don’t have to be physically injured to suffer a mental blow.
Crisis Response Overview: Not all victims sustain physical injuries
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How Service Impacts Claim Costs
The speed, costs and reliability of diagnostic services can seriously impact the progression of a claim, especially if the exams are hampered by poor customer service.
Guidewire Connections 2019
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Personalized Comp-the Starbucks Way
Once again, industry leaders will soon gather in Las Vegas to share ideas at the National Workers’ Comp and Disability Conference. Among those will be winners of the prestigious Teddy Awards for workers’ comp and disability management. On today’s Inside Workers’ Comp, we welcome Steve Legg, director of risk management, and Noreen Olson, manager of claims, who were instrumental in developing Starbucks’ Teddy Award winning workers’ compensation protocol, and Genex’s Ann Marie Klotz, who will address the case management component of the program.
Are You Thankful for Workers’ Comp? 2018
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It’s time for a listener favorite, the annual Inside Workers’ Comp Thanksgiving special edition