Amputations can be a life-changing event for a Worker. Workers may lose their ability to perform their job as well as perform activities of daily living. The Workers’ Compensation Community is concerned about amputation cases as they involve extensive medical costs and missed time from work. This article will discuss amputations, special laws concerning amputations,… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Amputations & Workers’ Compensation
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CALIFORNIA BACK INJURIES AND TREATMENT GUIDELINES: EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE (EBM) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
California Workers’ Compensation has embraced Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) to dictate industrial medical care authorization. Thus, when a EBM study is published, the Workers’ Compensation Community looks to its conclusions. The community looks to see the results are aligned with the Labor Code’s mandate to provide treatment to cure or relieve from the effects of… Continue reading CALIFORNIA BACK INJURIES AND TREATMENT GUIDELINES: EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE (EBM) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
HEALTH CARE WORKERS, SOCIAL SERVICES WORKERS, AND CALIFORNIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Work injuries are often studied based upon sector and occupation. Studies can impact how workers are trained and treated. Health Care Workers and Social Assistance Workers were recently studied in the article “Occupational Injuries in California Health Care and Social Assistance Industry” 2009 to 2018.” Kerri Wizner, Fraser W. Gaspar, Adriane Biggio, Steve Wiesner 06… Continue reading HEALTH CARE WORKERS, SOCIAL SERVICES WORKERS, AND CALIFORNIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY, POST-OPERATIVE VISITS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Workers’ Compensation Studies will often provide Injured Workers insight as to Insurance Companies’ and Medical Providers’ tactics. Injured Workers often feel like there is an agenda working against them. A recent study about post-operative visits for Upper Extremity Surgery raises concerns. This article will discuss Upper Extremity Surgery, the Study’s results and the Study’s implications… Continue reading UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY, POST-OPERATIVE VISITS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Shoulder Injuries: Workers’ Compensation
Shoulders are at risk of industrial injury and are subject to many workers’ compensation claims. The shoulder is a complex body part. As a result, there are variety of medical treatments that can be applied. One type of shoulder injury is to the rotator cuff. Rotator cuff tears account for over 4.5 million annual physician… Continue reading Shoulder Injuries: Workers’ Compensation
WHY IS MY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM DELAYED? INJURED WORKERS, OUTSTANDING CLAIMS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Many Injured Workers have their workers’ compensation claims delayed. This article will discuss why claims are delayed and what Insurance Company activities occur during the delay period. Why Are Claims Delayed? Insurance Companies delay claims in order to verify that there is a legitimate claim. Per the Labor Code, they are afforded this opportunity to… Continue reading WHY IS MY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM DELAYED? INJURED WORKERS, OUTSTANDING CLAIMS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
JANITORS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A large part of the labor market is the occupation of Professional Cleaners. They are also referred to as Commercial Janitors. The Janitorial Occupation is susceptible for a variety of work injuries and occupational illnesses. Janitorial work presents unique risks for work injuries for those within the field. This article will discuss Janitors, Janitorial Tasks,… Continue reading JANITORS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
INJURED WORKERS WAKE UP! CARRIERS AND EMPLOYERS HAVE OTHER GOALS THAN YOU: RISK MANAGEMENT AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Injured Workers need to know that the workers’ compensation system is a risk management system. Therefore, it is important to understand the nature of a risk management system. Insurance Companies and Employers may take actions on your claim and your employment. Therefore, understanding risk management may allow you take measures to protect yourself. Risk Managers… Continue reading INJURED WORKERS WAKE UP! CARRIERS AND EMPLOYERS HAVE OTHER GOALS THAN YOU: RISK MANAGEMENT AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
UTILIZATION REVIEW IN CALIFORNIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: A PERSPECTIVE FOR INJURED WORKERS
For Injured Workers seeking medical treatment for their workers’ compensation claims, Utilization Review (UR) of their Physician’s Requests for Authorization for medical treatment is all too common. Injured Workers often receive letters denying treatment, modifying treatment, deferring treatment authorization, requesting further information and certifying treatment. These letters are generated by the Insurance Companies via their… Continue reading UTILIZATION REVIEW IN CALIFORNIA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: A PERSPECTIVE FOR INJURED WORKERS
THE JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The State of California provides for Private industry and Government Entities a variety of ways in which they can fulfill their commitment to maintain workers’ compensation coverage for their workers. One of the entities that assists Government Entities provide workers’ compensation coverage is the Joint Powers insurance Authority (JPIA.) While Injured Workers are entitled to… Continue reading THE JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW