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Return to Work—A Forgotten Aspect of Workers Compensation

2002-01-01 | Jim Pocius

Jim Pocius examines trends and case law involving returning injured workers to productive lives after industrial injuries, and the importance of doing so for both employers and claimants.

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Three Management Processes that Help Reduce Workers Compensation Cost

2001-12-01 | Martin F McGavin

The involvement of operations managers in the workers compensation cost control effort is vital to its success. Martin McGavin explains how measurement, cost allocation, and providing management information can assure their involvement and an environment where cost containment is an expected part of every operations manager's job.

Workers Compensation Issues

The Continuing Impact of September 11 on Workers Compensation

2001-12-01 | Christine Fuge

It's been over 90 days since the attacks, and resulting WC payments are estimated to be over $4 billion. This article updates how the various state and insurance regulators are responding.

Environmental

Mold: The Newest Environmental Hazard

2001-09-01 | Alan Bressler

Obtaining insurance coverage for mold-related problems is difficult, with most insurers relying on pollution exclusions and/or newly added mold exclusions to deny coverage. Kevin Shane and Alan Bressler explain the basics of the problem and offer coverage solutions.

Workers Compensation Issues

Is an Unbundled Workers Compensation Program Right for Your Company?

2001-08-01 | Martin F McGavin

Most employers assume they must choose between traditional insurance or self-insurance for workers comp. Martin McGavin examines the "unbundling" option, how it works, and its advantages and disadvantages.

Workers Compensation Issues

The Workers Compensation Self-Insurance Decision

2001-08-01 | Christine Fuge

Explore the strategic considerations and financial implications of self-insuring workers compensation exposures with IRMI's expert analysis.

Workers Compensation Issues

Statutes of Limitation in Workers Compensation Cases

2001-08-01 | Jim Pocius

States differ with regard to the amount of time they will allow for a claimant to file a workers compensation claim. James Pocius discusses the variation and provides some cost saving tips for risk management.

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Workers Compensation and Medicare

2001-05-01 | Jim Pocius

Medicare now believes there has been an illegal shift of medical benefits from workers compensation insurers to Medicare. To stem this flow, Medicare hopes to examine all workers comp settlements, even when claimants do not qualify for Medicare benefits. Jim Pocius explains what may be in store in this controversial area.

Environmental

Introduction to ISO 14001

2001-04-01 | Jeff Slivka

With the growth of the global economy, public awareness of differences between nations' environmental programs spurred the development of an international standard for environmental sensitivity. This article examines the ISO 14001 standard, certification, and scheduled revisions.