McHenry, IL – Medcor, Inc. recently announced a new telemedicine service developed specifically for work-related injuries. Medcor Telemed™ will be available 24/7 in all 50 states, beginning January 14, 2019. This new service enhances Medcor’s existing injury triage service, already in use by more than 309,000 worksites, and will augment Medcor’s 240+ onsite and mobile… [Read more]
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CA WCIRB Releases Third Quarter 2018 Experience Report
Oakland, CA – The WCIRB has released its quarterly update on California statewide insurer experience valued as of September 30, 2018. Highlights of the report include: California written premium for the first nine months of 2018 is $13.1 billion, which is 3% below the written premium reported for the first nine months of 2017. The… [Read more]
MEMIC Leads in Advancing Workers’ Compensation Professionals
Portland, ME – More than 40 employees of The MEMIC Group received their Workers’ Compensation Professional (WCP®) diplomas at the American Society of Workers’ Compensation Professionals (AmCOMP) Annual Fall Meeting in New York City. “As workers’ compensation specialists, we emphasize the importance of workforce education with our policyholders,” says MEMIC President and CEO Michael P.… [Read more]
TDI-DWC Research and Evaluation Group Sets FY 2019 Research Agenda
Austin, TX – The TDI-DWC recently announced that the commissioner of workers’ compensation has adopted the Fiscal Year 2019 Research Agenda for the Workers’ Compensation Research and Evaluation Group (REG). Research items include: 1. Completion and publication of the thirteenth edition of the Workers’ Compensation Health Care Network Report Card (required in 2019 under Texas… [Read more]
Mitchell Issues Fourth Quarter 2018 Industry Trends Report
San Diego, CA – Mitchell recently released its Industry Trends Report for the fourth quarter of 2018. The report explores how intelligent automation is changing the nature of work in insurance, collision repair, and beyond. It also provides insights into key industry trends, including how to manage performance in a technology-shocked industry and the power… [Read more]
Pinnacol Warns Most Dangerous Place for Workers Could Be Their Vehicle
Denver, CO – Employers in Colorado should consider adding safe driver training for any employees who drive for work more than occasionally, according to workers’ compensation insurer Pinnacol Assurance. Pinnacol recently analyzed the collective impact of motor vehicle accidents on workers. According to Pinnacol claims data, motor vehicle accidents account for 40 percent of the… [Read more]
Ohio BWC: Drug-Trafficking Nurse Practitioner, Seven Other Workers’ Comp Cheats Convicted in November
Columbus, OH – Eight Ohioans convicted on workers’ compensation fraud or related charges in November include a Springfield nurse practitioner who pleaded guilty to felony drug trafficking and a Cleveland-area man who collected $245,000 in disability benefits while working construction jobs since 2009. Douglas Shrewsbury pleaded guilty Nov. 16 to several drug charges in the… [Read more]
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company and Affiliates
Oldwick, NJ -(BusinessWire)- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa+” of Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company (Omaha, NE) and its five property/casualty affiliates. These companies collectively are referred to as Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is… [Read more]
MedRisk 2018 Industry Trends Report Points to Conservative Care
King of Prussia, PA – While workers’ compensation claims frequency and occupational injury rates have declined over the past few years, the number of claims involving physical and/or occupational therapy rose by 13 percent, according to MedRisk’s 2018 Industry Trends Report on Physical Medicine and Workers’ Comp. Several factors contributed to the increased use of… [Read more]
MO Department of Insurance Recommends Decrease in Workers’ Comp Rates for 2019
Jefferson City, MO – The Missouri Department of Insurance is recommending a 3.5 percent decrease in workers’ compensation insurance loss costs for 2019. This marks the fifth year in a row that average workers’ compensation rates will decrease. The 3.5 percent decrease in loss costs between August 1, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019 is driven… [Read more]