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Not typical. Tech savvy, service minded, competitive rates, we become part of your team. Community minded. #workerscomp commercial & civil litigation.

Illinois | California Katılım Mayıs 2016
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Cannabis legalization is adding new workplace safety challenges, with employers focusing on impairment risks, testing limitations, and policies to prevent accidents and protect both workers and job sites.
weeklysafety@weeklysafety

Everyone who uses marijuana will experience some level of impairment, though the degree can vary widely based on factors such as dosage, method of consumption, individual tolerance, and frequency of use. weeklysafety.com/blog/marijuana…

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Adjusters now face a new reality in which they must defend not only what they decided, but also how they reached that decision with the assistance of a system that processes data faster and more broadly than any individual could.
The CLM Alliance@TheCLMalliance

As AI becomes more integrated into claims handling, it’s also becoming part of the litigation. In a recent article, Frank Ramos, @GoldbergSegalla, examines how adjusters and carriers may face scrutiny over AI used during the claims process. Read here ➡️ bit.ly/4nreBDT

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A divided appellate decision in a workers’ compensation case addressed entitlement to benefits and employer liability issues, highlighting how courts continue to refine standards around compensability and contested claims in complex injury disputes.
WorkCompCentral@WorkCompCentral

California’s DWC has posted proposed QME rules for a 10-day public comment period, with comments due by 5 p.m. May 15. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04f-Bh-0 #WorkersCompensation #QME #DWC

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A new WCRI study found hospital closures are forcing injured workers, especially in rural areas, to travel farther for care, reshaping access to treatment and the workers’ compensation experience.
WCRI@WCRI

Check out Maura Keller’s coverage of @WCRI’s recent study, Impact of Hospital Closures on Access to Care and Claim Outcomes, in @PC_360: buff.ly/P3lv9iV Download the full report here: buff.ly/KLSv1w9 #WorkersComp #HospitalClosures #HealthcareResearch

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Rising severe weather events, inflation, and broader loss trends are increasing pressure on the insurance system, with downstream impacts on workers’ compensation through higher claim costs, medical expenses, and overall risk volatility.
Claim Toolkit@ClaimToolkit

More complex. More expensive. More litigated. The Gallagher Bassett 2026 Carrier Report lays it all out. #ClaimsSeverity #SocialInflation #InsuranceFraud #PCInsurance #ClaimsManagement #ClaimToolkit ow.ly/AjxO50YWFcS

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A new report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) gives policymakers an understanding of how hospital outpatient payments for common knee and shoulder surgeries compare across states and how payment rules shape costs.
WCRI@WCRI

New @WCRI Report Benchmarks Workers’ Compensation Hospital Outpatient Surgery Payments Across 36 States: buff.ly/7vj2nwJ #WorkersCompensation #WCRI #HealthcareCosts #OutpatientSurgery #HospitalPayments #MedicalBenchmarking #HealthPolicy #WCResearch #CostTrends

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After nearly a decade of steady declines, the number of inpatient hospitalizations in CA workers’ comp has leveled off, falling by less than 1% in both 2023 and 2024, according to a new CWCI review of state data.
LP Insurance@LP_Difference

Workers' comp fraud costs up to $44B yearly. Learn the key claim indicators that warrant a closer look and how to protect your business. Download our free Risk Services flyer: bit.ly/42fLslw #WorkersComp #RiskManagement #LPInsurance #Safety

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Workers’ compensation claims can reveal important warning signs long before costs spiral, making it critical for employers to monitor trends, inconsistencies, and other indicators that may warrant a closer look.
LP Insurance@LP_Difference

Workers' comp fraud costs up to $44B yearly. Learn the key claim indicators that warrant a closer look and how to protect your business. Download our free Risk Services flyer: bit.ly/42fLslw #WorkersComp #RiskManagement #LPInsurance #Safety

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Many employers overpay for workers’ compensation because they assume costs are fixed, when factors like claims management, experience mods, reserves, and return-to-work strategies can significantly impact premiums over time.
Work Comp Roundup@michaelstack

Most employers think high workers’ comp costs are unavoidable. They’re not. Overpaying usually comes down to misunderstanding what drives costs—actual vs. expected losses, lag time, and claim frequency. Fix the drivers, and costs follow. buff.ly/KvMV6NS

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Financial incentives and hidden pharmacy benefit structures may be quietly influencing medication approvals, dispensing patterns, and overall workers’ compensation claim costs more than many employers realize.
WorkersCompensation.com@wcconnections

What drives decisions in workers' comp pharmacy benefits? A complex interplay of financial incentives shapes everything from formulary choices to how prescriptions are dispensed. #DCM teaches us about these "beneath the surface" dynamics. hubs.la/Q04fYrrt0

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