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Monday, August 31, 2020

9th Circuit Says Credible Complaints of Pain Can Form Basis for LHWCA Claim

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In a case of first impression, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that credible complaints of severe, persistent and prolonged pain can establish a

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Monday, August 24, 2020

Webinar to Cover Professional Administration for Set-Asides

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Workers’ compensation industry observers will discuss professional administration of Medicare set-asides during a free webinar Wednesday morning.

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Monday, August 24, 2020

States Extend Remote Hearings Orders, but Not Deadlines

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Three states have extended or revised emergency rules regarding hearings and mediations while the pandemic continues.

Georgia: In keeping with an order from the chief

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

WCC Comp Laude Awards Go Virtual

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WorkCompCentral announced that its acclaimed Comp Laude Awards event will proceed in honoring workers’ compensation industry professionals with a virtual awards ceremony Nov. 12.

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

NCCI Evaluates COVID Presumptions

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As the COVID-19 crisis continues to ravage the country, many states have implemented presumptions of compensability for workers who are sickened by the virus on

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

Report Offers Insights for Workplace COVID Vigilance

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A new report offers recommendations on how businesses can navigate the use of tools to keep workplaces safe as employees return to the job during the COVID-19

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Tower MSA Partners Releases Section 111 Medicare Mandatory Reporting Dashboard

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Tower MSA Partners has launched its S111 Management Dashboard to help workers' compensation and liability payers stay on top of CMS reporting compliance and avoid

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Benchmarking Study Seeks Input From Claims Leaders

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Rising Medical Solutions has launched its Workers' Compensation Benchmarking Study for 2020 and seeks input from claims management professionals.

The annual study, now in its

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

How to Avoid MSA Pains: Submit Needed Documentation, CMS Official Says

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If Medicare beneficiaries want their set-asides to be handled with a minimum of hassle, they should keep in mind three simple words: documentation, documentation, documentation.

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