Mitchell, a provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the property & casualty claims industry, announces enhancements to the SmartAdvisor Utilization Review (UR) Decision Manager, a solution that integrates … Continue reading Mitchell Enhances SmartAdvisor Solution for Workers’ Comp
NEW YORK—The exclusive remedy provision in workers compensation law does not bar an employee from collecting uninsured motorist benefits from a self-insured employer, New York state’s high court has ruled. … Continue reading Comp exclusive remedy does not bar uninsured motorist benefits: N.Y. high court
Study highlights: , Dec 15, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — Adding robotic assistance to standard rehab was more effective than traditional methods in helping severely impaired stroke survivors regain the … Continue reading Robotic Therapy May Provide Lasting Gains for Immobilized Stroke Survivors
NEW YORK—The exclusive remedy provision in workers compensation law does not bar an employee from collecting uninsured motorist benefits from a self-insured employer, New York state’s high court has ruled. … Continue reading Comp exclusive remedy does not bar uninsured motorist benefits: N.Y. high court
Newswise — Critically ill patients who recover from a potentially deadly syndrome known as acute lung injury frequently emerge with new, apparently long-lasting depressive symptoms and new physical impairments that … Continue reading Long-Lasting Depressive Symptoms, Physical Impairment Often Follow ICU Stays
PR Web Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) December 07, 2011 The early impact of the 2007 New York workers’ compensation reforms is identified by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) in a … Continue reading Early Effect of Reforms to New York Workers’ Compensation System Identified in New Study by WCRI
MTA was worried about rising injury rate on LIRR tunnel project before falling concrete hit a worker
Officials had concerns about the increasing number of injuries on a Long Island Rail Road tunnel construction before a chunk of falling concrete killed a sandhog. Sandhogs are urban miners … Continue reading MTA was worried about rising injury rate on LIRR tunnel project before falling concrete hit a worker
New York City, NY (WorkersCompensation.com) – The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) has developed the 2012 New York State Guidelines for Determining Permanent Impairment and Loss of Wage Earning Capacity (“2012 Guidelines”) for … Continue reading New York WCB Announces 2012 NYS Guidelines For Determining Permanent Impairment And Loss Of Wage Earning Capacity
KARACHI – It is extremely important to assist physically-challenged individuals in achieving an independent, productive, and satisfying lifestyle and occupational therapists can play a key role to accomplish this goal, said health … Continue reading Occupational therapy can help you or a loved one live life to its fullest
M.R.I. scans almost always turn up something abnormal, but most of those abnormalities are inconsequential and require no medical treatment. Some sports-medicine physician specialists are speaking out against what they … Continue reading Overuse of M.R.I. scans often leads to sports-injury misdiagnoses, specialists charge
Most states in the northeastern region reported deteriorating workers’ compensation underwriting results last year, according to latest data from A.M. Best. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maine and Rhode Island were … Continue reading Workers’ Comp Results Deteriorated for Northeastern States Last Year
Most states in the northeastern region reported deteriorating workers’ compensation underwriting results last year, according to latest data from A.M. Best. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maine and Rhode Island were … Continue reading Workers’ Comp Results Deteriorated for Northeastern States Last Year
MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — As the jobless rate continues to hover around 9 percent and the economy struggles to improve, American workers indicate their relationship with their … Continue reading Majority of American Workers Wouldn’t Change a Thing About Their Boss, According to Adecco Survey
Purchase, NY (PRWEB) September 26, 2011 According to the just-released business book “How to Save Big on Workers’ Compensation: With Insights from Leading Industry Experts” by industry veteran Adam Friedlander, … Continue reading Leading Industry Expert Releases Debut Book ‘How to Save Big on Workers’ Compensation’
BY Celeste Katz A little-noticed policy change at the state Workers’ Compensation Board is jeopardizing insurance for thousands of workers and retirees with long-term medical problems. Our Glenn Blain reports: … Continue reading Quiet Changes To New York Workers Comp Rules Leave Out Those With Chronic Pain
A little-noticed policy change at the state Workers’ Compensation Board is jeopardizing insurance for thousands of workers and retirees with long-term medical problems. Our Glenn Blain reports: New treatment guidelines … Continue reading Quiet Changes To New York Workers Comp Rules Leave Out Those With Chronic Pain
Car Insurance Company Progressive Ranks in Top 50 Best Places to Work for Latinas Two Years in a Row
Progressive selected from more than 800 companies for the annual LATINA Style 50 MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Progressive® Insurance has been named to the LATINA Style 50, LATINA Style magazine’s … Continue reading Car Insurance Company Progressive Ranks in Top 50 Best Places to Work for Latinas Two Years in a Row
Tremors from a powerful earthquake in Virginia reverberated up the East Coast yesterday, shaking buildings and homes in the Boston area for several seconds and rattling nerves for considerably longer. … Continue reading Quake sets the Northeast aquiver Buildings sway, but no injuries or deaths reported
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Donald T. DeCarlo announced the publication of AMCOMP’s new comprehensive text book Workers Compensation: The First 100 Years. The book is authored by Donald T. DeCarlo, AMCOMP’s Founder … Continue reading AMCOMP Publishes Comprehensive Workers Compensation Text Book Authored by Donald T. DeCarlo and Roger Thompson “Workers Compensation: The First 100 Years”
In 2009, stock owners, bankers, brokers, hedge-fund wizards, highly paid corporate executives, corporations, and mid-ranking managers pocketed—as either income, benefits, or perks such as corporate jets—an estimated $1.91 trillion that … Continue reading Nearly $2 Trillion Purloined from U.S. Workers in 2009
NFIB members in Minnesota, Kentucky, South Carolina, Iowa, Nevada, Utah, Idaho and Oregon now eligible for discounted coverage RENO, Nev., Jul 05, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The National Federation of … Continue reading National Federation of Independent Business and EMPLOYERS(R) Expand Workers’ Compensation Program to Eight Additional States
US Labor Department’s OSHA cites 3 Queens, NY, contractors for safety hazards following construction site fatality in Elmhurst, NY NEW YORK (MMD Newswire) June 14, 2011 – – The U.S. … Continue reading OSHA cites 3 Queens, NY, contractors for safety hazards following construction site fatality in Elmhurst, NY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Harness industry workers such as catch drivers, blacksmiths and veterinarians would get relief from workers’ compensation premiums under recently introduced state legislation. Such independent contractors are currently … Continue reading Bill would relieve harness industry workers of workers’ compensation premiums
State lawmakers are considering altering workers’ compensation guidelines adopted last year that injured workers complain have resulted in reduced or denied medical treatment. The debate centers on medical treatment guidelines … Continue reading State lawmakers weigh changes to Workers’ Comp guidelines
Utilization Review Software for Workers’ Compensation Will Integrate Reed Group’s MDGuidelines With New York Treatment Guidelines & ACOEM portion of California MTUS Guidelines DecisionUR (DUR) announced today that its web-based … Continue reading DecisionUR Expands to Include New York and California Treatment Guidelines
In coming weeks, a special master is expected to be named by the Justice Department to oversee the multi-billion fund established to provide compensation and health monitoring to rescue workers … Continue reading Special Master To Decide How To Divvy Compensation To 9/11 Workers, NY Residents Harmed By Fallout of WTC
Each year, 2 million Americans suffer from whiplash associated disorders (WAD) secondary to motor vehicle accidents. Studies using high-speed cameras and sophisticated crash dummies have determined that rear impact car … Continue reading Motor vehicle accident injuries: Physical therapy techniques the best treatment option
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As employers seek to manage escalating workers’ compensation claims costs, Marsh will hold a one-hour webcast on March 9 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time to explore the benefits … Continue reading Marsh Webcast March 9—Developing an Integrated Approach to Workers’ Compensation Challenges
NEW YORK, NY (02/11/2011)(readMedia)– Accidents are often on the upswing during the winter and it’s no surprise since snow and ice-covered roads test even the most skilled drivers. So, it’s … Continue reading Always Drive Carefully But Make Sure You Are Prepared Just In Case Snow-Covered Roads Lead to An Accident
Finding the best car insurance rates and quotes from several different auto insurance companies can be done online. How much car insurance coverage you need depends on the minimum for … Continue reading Car Insurance Rates: Getting the Best Car Insurance Rates and Minimum Car Insurance Coverage for New York
While every case is different, you will need (at a minimum) the following: * photos of the scene, ideally photos depicting the condition * as many witnesses to the incident, … Continue reading I was injured after a slip and fall, and I think it was the fault of the landowner. What will I need to prove my case?
ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 8 — The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America issued the following news release: In a letter to the New York State Workers Compensation Board, the Property … Continue reading PCI Raises Concerns that Work Comp Fee Schedule Changes Could Lead to Higher Costs for Auto Insurance
FDA clears Cymbalta to treat chronic musculoskeletal painIndications include osteoarthritis, chronic lower back pain The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride) to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain, … Continue reading FDA approves Cymbalta for treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain
Chronic Musculoskeletal Complaints NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A large, population-based study conducted in Norway shows that physical exercise is associated with a lower prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal complaints more … Continue reading Physical activity may reduce musculoskeletal complaints years later