What better thing to do on a Sunday than have a BBQ at home, watch some football, and then maybe go and toss the ball around. Going in for that interception! Tackle! Did you know that work comp fraud is rising, and faking that football injury as a Monday work related injury could cause your […]
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If you are like most people, you suffer an injury from time to time. No matter if it is as severe as a herniated disc, or as miniscule as a paper cut, it is still an inconvenience. Some minor injuries, like a paper cut, can simply be avoided by being a little bit more careful
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Regardless of the industry you’re in, the best way to control the cost of workers’ compensation premiums is to avoid injury claims. A safe environment, effective safety training, and ongoing programs to promote safe work habits are keys to preventing employee injury. Once new employees are properly trained to perform their jobs safely, it’s important to maintain
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Visiting a doctor’s office can make your injured workers nervous, impatient, or even scared. They may end up having only a few minutes with their health care provider. Later, they might remember something they forgot to ask, or they may forget what the doctor or nurse said. Being prepared can help them get the information they need. Here are some tips you can give to
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Are Oprah or Jerry Springer offering addictive content in their television shows? Is this one of the reasons lost-time workers’ compensation claims can get out of control? OK, maybe it’s not Oprah’s fault. There are complex psycho-social factors at work when an individual is off work, nursing an injury, with a reduced income. Managing these
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“Just reading the material made me realize I could lose weight without having to exercise that much,” one of my injured employees said to me the other day. Simple eating changes accompanied by drinking plenty of water every day can improve health, weight, and skin problems – no matter what your activity level. Being idle because
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“Potentially preventable medical errors that occur during or after surgery may cost employers nearly $1.5 billion a year, according to new estimates by the Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).” “In a study published in the July 28 issue of the journal Health Services Research, AHRQ’s William
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The workers’ compensation system is filled with complex relationships and competing agendas. It can be confusing or even exasperating for an employee who must navigate this system alone. Employees need an advocate they can rely on while in the workers’ compensation system. The employer must be that advocate. By investing in prevention and early return-to-work
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Many factors affect our health. Some are beyond our control, such as genetic makeup and age – but we can make changes to our lifestyle. By encouraging your employees to take steps toward healthy living, you can help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and other serious diseases. Obvious practices are to eat well, maintain a healthy weight, be physically
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Low back pain is a universal human phenomenon. It affects, not just all occupations, but all age groups. In a given year over 80% of us will experience a bout of back pain. For about 50% of us it will be a memorable event. Between 10% and 20% will find the experience overwhelming. When employees
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