Duluth, MN – WorkWell recently announced the launch of MSK Strategy and Consulting Services, new services that help organizations realize exceptional business value from MSK programs. “MSK disorders are the costliest and most common workplace injuries, and every organization has its own unique MSK health needs. Developing the right MSK strategy requires highly experienced MSK… [Read more]
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Opyn Market Names Alex Atkins VP of Business Development, Strengthening Sales Team
Philadelphia, PA – Opyn Market recently announced the addition of Alex Atkins to their sales team. Atkins, a seasoned sales leader in the workers’ compensation industry, joins the Opyn team as Vice President of Business Development. Atkins is an experienced sales professional with over a decade of experience in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions and digital… [Read more]
Federal Court Orders FL Clinic to Close, Physician and Clinic Owners to Pay $600,000 for Alleged Unlawful Opioid Distribution
Tampa, FL – The Justice Department has announced that a federal court recently ordered a Tampa-area pain management clinic to close and directed the clinic’s owners and its former physician to collectively pay $600,000 in civil penalties pursuant to agreed resolutions in a case alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). In a complaint… [Read more]
CA WCIRB Releases 2022 State of CA Workers’ Comp System Report
Oakland, CA – The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) has released its 2022 State of the System. This report highlights key metrics of the California workers’ compensation system, including the latest trends on rates, market characteristics and profitability. The annual report is developed to provide workers’ compensation professionals with a comprehensive view… [Read more]
IL AG Raoul Announces Multibillion Dollar National Agreement with Opioid Manufacturer Teva
Chicago, IL – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan group of attorneys general, recently announced an agreement in principle with opioid manufacturer Teva that would provide up to $4.25 billion in total funding and resources to participating states and local governments to assist in battling the opioid epidemic. While key details of… [Read more]
Michelle Doheny Joins MN DLI to Lead New Workers’ Compensation Division Unit
St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) recently announced that Michelle Doheny has joined its Workers’ Compensation Division. Doheny will be the director of the division’s new Business Technology Office (BTO) work unit. BTO will manage the business needs, policies and priorities related to the use and ongoing support of… [Read more]
Two Texas Companies Earn “Lone Star” Safety Awards
Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recently renewed two Texas companies’ Lone Star Safety Awards for their exemplary workplace safety programs and low rates of work-related injuries and illnesses. The companies include Pond and Company in Pasadena and Southern Plastics, Inc. in Kilgore. “These companies continue to display… [Read more]
Ascellus Announces Publication of Study on Mental Health Factors for Improving Outcomes in Work-Related COVID-19
St. Petersburg, FL – Ascellus recently announced the publication of a research study conducted by Ascellus’ clinical staff and collaborators. The study demonstrates the benefits that brief work-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) provides for frontline essential workers whose return-to-work process is impeded by stress, anxiety, and depressed mood, as a result of the COVID-19 virus.… [Read more]
NSC Announces Finalists for 2022 Green Cross for Safety Awards
Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council recently announced the finalists for the 2022 Green Cross for Safety® awards, presented annually to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated leadership in keeping people safe on and off the job. “This year’s Green Cross for Safety award finalists value safety each and every day,” said Lorraine Martin,… [Read more]
Maryann Hoff Joins MEMIC as New Vice President of Loss Control and Safety
Portland, ME – The MEMIC Group recently announced it has named Maryann Hoff ARM, CSP, MEHS, a 17-year insurance industry veteran, its new Vice President of Loss Control and Safety. Hoff comes to MEMIC most recently from Safety National Casualty Corp., where she served as Senior Risk Control Manager before being promoted to Managing Director… [Read more]