6 Common Causes of Work-Related Injuries and How to Treat Them
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Work-related injuries are an unfortunate reality in many professions, and as claims professionals, it’s crucial to understand the common causes and effective treatment options available for these injuries. Below, you’ll find practical solutions tailored to each type of injury, equipping you with the knowledge necessary to enhance recovery outcomes and improve the well-being of your injured employees.
Home Health Care Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the benefits of home health care?
The Importance of Hospital Discharge Planning in Workers’ Compensation
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Hospital discharge planning is an integral part of the transition to a different facility or home. Without the appropriate care and support, numerous factors can complicate an injured employee’s recovery.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Using Quality Physical Therapy First for Low Back Pain Helps Reduce Costs and Improves Outcomes
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The U.S. health care system wastes an estimated $750 billion annually, with $200 billion attributed to overuse or unnecessary services. In workers' compensation, physical therapy can account for up to 20% of medical costs, making it crucial to ensure appropriateness and quality to manage claim costs effectively.
Breaking down DME
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The word “durable” brings a sense of long standing, like the words “endure” and “duration.” Durable medical equipment, or DME, refers to the sturdy devices and supplies injured workers need to maintain their daily lives as they recover. And it might be little surprise that until 2020, the most commonly ordered types of durable medical equipment remained largely the same from year to year.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Expert Care Coordination for Catastrophic Claims
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Workers’ compensation catastrophic injuries occur with relatively low frequency. However, when they do happen, you want a partner who can holistically address the needs of the claim. Catastrophic claims require coordination of sophisticated medical care, rehabilitation, specialty services, home care and even personal assistance when the injured employee returns home.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Common Work-From-Home Injuries
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In today’s remote and hybrid work environments, accidents are on the rise. The most common injuries plaguing employees are in the back, shoulders, hands and wrists. These injuries often result from overuse and improper workstation setup. Spending long hours seated at a desk in front of a screen, and poor ergonomics can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) – injuries that affect muscles, nerves, ligaments, joints and cartilage. These issues may start as minor discomforts but can worsen over time due to repeated trauma.