Results for Workers Compensation Injuries

Asheville, NC (CompNewsNetwork) - The costs of a claim and the impact on the company's Experience Mod are more severe the longer a claim remains open. Here are 13 tips to help you shorten the duration of a claim:1. Require all employees to report accidents immediately, no matter how minor.2. Thoroughly investigate accidents immediately after they are reported. Separate witnesses from the injured employee to get…

WHAT IS PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical Therapy (PT) is the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods such as therapeutic exercises, mobilization, electrical and light modalities to assist in rehabilitating patients and restoring normal function after an illness or injury. Physical therapy is a necessary tool to bring a patient back to their full physical potential. Physical therapy care focuses primarily on the rehabilitation of motor…

Injury, illness and the related expenses due to lost productivity can be detrimental to any employer, large or small. This is why controlling occupational illnesses and injuries is a top priority for many companies. While keeping employees safe and healthy may seem like a daunting process, it’s important to know that there are healthcare professionals who specialize in just that: occupational health and wellness
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Learn what small businesses need to know to develop an effective workers’ compensation and injury care program.

Not all worker compensation cases need a functional capacity evaluation but there are many benefits of a FCE.

It seems like every day a new article is published highlighting the risks to our health associated with sitting. This can be problematic considering that a large number of Canadians’ work involves countless hours sitting in front of a computer screen. Sitting for extended periods of time may increase pressure on the spinal discs that can lead to pain and discomfort, as well as potential secondary…

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With the recent spike in numbers, the coronavirus doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. And with a second wave of COVID-19 likely on its way later this year, many employers are recommitting to the planning and coverage of their businesses during the pandemic and looking for ways to prepare for uncertainties. Addressing such unique circumstances has proven to be overwhelmingly difficult, but necessary. To…

Workers’ compensation can be overwhelming, but finding excuses not to cover your workforce is a big mistake. If you’re guilty of believing these myths about workers’ comp, keep reading to find out the truth.

Working with an effective occupational medicine provider could help speed healing of an injured employee. Learn more about how our expertise can save you time and money.

What every private practice owner needs to know about setting fair compensation.

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1. Must file traffic accident report 2. Hire an attorney 3. Go to the emergency room or doctor office as soon as possible after injury 4. Follow up with your doctor appointments 5. Make all your...

Looking to erase a significant amount of medical student loan debt? Learn how to maximize your earnings as a practicing physician.

While the care and feeding of hospital-based physicians is not a new topic, there are some new trends and strategies for this group, which includes anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency physicians and hospitalists. Here are six of those trends.

According to one study conducted by Duke University, obese workers filed twice the number of workers’ compensation claims, had seven times higher medical costs from those claims, and had 13 times more lost workdays due to injury or illness than non-obese employees. And according to research conducted by the American Diabetes Association, the annual cost …

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Is it just us, or have you also noticed a few more sniffles, coughs, and sick co-workers and children recently? That’s right. “Flu season” is here, and to help combat these sicknesses, doctors, pharmacies, and even Wal Mart are basically shouting at us: “Get your flu shot now!!” In fact, many of our employers, schools, and organizations we work with require a flu shot vaccination
Unfortunately, because we have been “told” by our family doctors that the flu shot is good for us…