Workers' Compensation Medical Price Index: Q3 2017
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The National CPI for All Services, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in November 2017, is 123.6, which reflects a 0.4 percent increase since Q2 2017.
Audit, Audit, Audit: Why You Should Further Scrutinize Workers’ Compensation Bills
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It’s very easy for payors to end up overpaying on medical bills. Auditing – a crucial but often forgotten or under-executed part of the claims process – can help payors identify questionable billing practices and prevent overpayment on workers’ compensation claims.
Robocop Talks About Run for Sheriff and Upcoming NWCDC Session
In this edition of Workers’ Comp, we catch up with “Robocop” Romero who talks about his run for county sheriff and previews his NWCDC session with Genex Branch Manager Trish Elizalde next week.
Are You Thankful for Workers’ Comp?
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While we gather around the table on Thursday, many of us will give thanks for the blessings in our lives. Will workers’ comp be among them?
California Senate Bill 1160: New Utilization Review Regulations Take Effect January 1, 2018
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With an effective date of January 1, 2018 for California Senate Bill (SB) 1160 rapidly closing in, many stakeholders in our industry are continuing to analyze the kind of impact the bill may have for injured workers receiving quicker access to medical treatment, utilization review (UR) volumes, and controlled costs for those in our industry.
5 Key Components Needed for Effective Data Analytics Webinar
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1 MIN READOrganizations seeking new strategies to improve workers’ compensation programs are exploring the potential of data analytics t
How and When to Request an IME
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Faced with challenges, you may request an independent medical examination (IME) to help determine the next step in the claim and injury management process.