Oakland, CA – The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) recently released its Impact of Economic Downturn on California Workers’ Compensation Claim Frequency study. In this study, the WCIRB analyzed historical impacts of economic cycles on workers’ compensation claim frequency, provided forecasts of claim frequency changes in light of the current economic situation… [Read more]
Claims, Legal, & Compliance News
Gallagher Bassett Appoints Greg McKenna to National Practice Leader, Public Sector
Itasca, IL – Gallagher Bassett recently announced the appointment of Greg McKenna to National Practice Leader, Public Sector. In this new role, Greg will lead GB North America’s efforts to expand services to public sector prospects and clients. Greg will report to Joe Zinga, Senior Vice President, Risk Management Sales. “Service to the public sector… [Read more]
CWCI Study Finds Sharp Drop in CA Workers’ Comp Independent Medical Reviews
Oakland, CA – A new California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) study on the Independent Medical Review (IMR) process used to resolve California workers’ comp medical disputes finds that the number of IMR determination letters, fueled by a sharp decline in prescription drug disputes, fell 11.3% from 2018 to 2019, with data from the first quarter… [Read more]
Ametros Enhances its Drug Monitoring Program
Wilmington, MA – Following new guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Ametros recently expanded its Drug Monitoring Program to enhance tracking of the use of controlled substances on Medicare Set-Asides it professionally administers. Ametros provides pharmacy discounts and clinical management services as part of its CareGuard program for its members, who are… [Read more]
WCRI Study: Total Costs per TX Workers’ Comp Claim Stable as Component Changes Offset
Cambridge, MA – Total costs per workers’ compensation claim and key components in Texas were stable from 2013 to 2018, masking offsetting changes within the period, according to a recent study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). Total costs per claim in Texas were among the lowest of the 18 study states for 2016… [Read more]
Nixer Comp Selects Innovative Claims Strategies as Telephonic Case Management Partner
Piscataway, NJ – Innovative Claims Strategies LLC (ICS) recently announced that Nixer Comp has selected it as its Telephonic Case Management (TCM) Partner. ICS’ Telephonic Case Management program offers employers an effective tool to ensure their injured workers are receiving the best and most appropriate medical care for their injuries while focusing to create the… [Read more]
CLARA Analytics White Paper Examines Top Claims Steps to Navigate COVID-19 Turbulence
Santa Clara, CA – CLARA analytics recently announced the availability of “A Perfect Storm: Six Steps Top Claims Teams Are Taking to Navigate COVID-19 Turbulence in the Workers’ Compensation Market,” a white paper that identifies disruptions in the workers’ comp market and the steps top teams are taking to address those changes and prepare for… [Read more]
FS Claim Solutions Announces Acquisition of Sharpline Allocations
Bradenton, FL – FS Claim Solutions recently announced that it has acquired Sharpline Allocations. Sharpline Allocations is a highly specialized Medicare compliance firm with over a decade of advocacy in both workers’ compensation and liability claims with a strong commitment to personalized customer service. FS Claim Solutions, headquartered in Bradenton, FL, is a full-service provider… [Read more]
Mitchell Survey Explores Driving Factors for Adopting Advanced Tech in Workers’ Comp
San Diego, CA – Mitchell recently announced the results of a survey of about 100 workers’ compensation professionals in the U.S. The survey showed which technologies they believe will have the greatest impact on the industry in the future, and which operational areas will improve the most with the use of those technologies. Half of… [Read more]
CA WCIRB Fourth Quarter 2019 Experience Report Released
Oakland, CA – The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) recently released its Quarterly Experience Report, an update on California statewide insurer experience valued as of December 31, 2019. Highlights of the report include: California written premium for calendar year 2019 is 6 percent below that for calendar year 2018. The average charged… [Read more]