Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council recently released its first Work to Zero research report, Safety Technology 2020: Mapping Technology Solutions for Reducing Serious Injuries and Fatalities in the Workplace. With workplace deaths in the U.S. on the rise, this new report indicates employers may not be doing enough to protect their workforce. “The… [Read more]
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CWCI Announces Training Webinar on New CA WCAB Rules of Practice & Procedure
Oakland, CA – The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) will conduct a live webinar from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (Pacific) on Thursday, February 20 to introduce workers’ compensation professionals to the new Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Rules of Practice and Procedure that took effect January 1 of this year. The 90-minute program, presented by CWCI… [Read more]
Carisk Partners Appoints Kevin Mahoney as President and Chief Operating Officer
Miami, FL – Carisk Partners recently announced the promotion of Kevin Mahoney to president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Kevin will report to Carisk CEO Joseph Berardo, Jr. The addition of the President title is indicative of Kevin’s broad knowledge, influence and impact across all of Carisk’s lines of business. “Kevin continues to demonstrate… [Read more]
CA Cook Arrested for Workers’ Compensation Fraud
San Diego, CA – California Department of Insurance detectives recently arrested Jonathan Quezada on multiple felony counts of insurance fraud and workers’ compensation insurance fraud after he allegedly falsified an insurance claim to receive unearned workers’ compensation benefits costing Californians over $22,000. “The workers’ compensation system is intended to help honest workers who get hurt… [Read more]
Pinnacol Assurance Details 2019 “Force for Good” Efforts
Denver, CO – Pinnacol Assurance recently detailed its 2019 philanthropic efforts, noting that it takes its corporate vision “to lead a revolution in caring for the people, businesses and communities of Colorado” very seriously. Pinnacol donates time, money and support through grants, sponsorships, employee volunteer and giving programs, and the Pinnacol Foundation’s scholarship program. In… [Read more]
TDI-DWC Announces Staffing Changes
Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) recently announced several staffing changes involving some of its legal professionals: Deputy Commissioner of Legal Services: Kara Mace Kara Mace will serve as the deputy commissioner for the newly created Legal Services program. Legal Services will handle rule development, open records, litigation,… [Read more]
AL Woman Convicted for Cashing Dead Mother’s Workers’ Comp Benefits
Columbus, OH – The Ohio BWC recently announced that an Alabama woman was convicted of workers’ compensation fraud last month after investigators discovered she was cashing her deceased mother’s workers’ comp checks more than a year after her mother died. Patricia Barney pleaded guilty Jan. 23 in a Franklin County courtroom to a fifth-degree felony… [Read more]
CA DWC Announces Pilot for Electronic Submission of Doctor’s First Report of Injury
San Francisco, CA – The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has launched an electronic filing pilot program for physicians to submit the Form 5021 Doctor’s First Report of Occupational Illness or Injury (DFR) online. The pilot is available on a voluntary basis for physicians who agree to send their reports to DWC electronically rather than… [Read more]
The RxProfessor: Two Words That Matter
By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I have two very interesting articles, each with different topics. The first article is from a counselor about a patient who felt diminished by cancer and how that changed her approach to others. The second article is about how being intrinsically motivated, in any aspect of… [Read more]
Accident Fund Names Anderson Insurance Associates Agency of the Year
Lansing, MI – Accident Fund Insurance Company of America recently recognized Anderson Insurance Associates as its 2019 Agency of the Year. “Anderson Insurance Associates has been an outstanding partner, showing an incredible commitment and dedication to delivering our products and demonstrating our value to the customer,” said Al Gileczek, president of Accident Fund and CompWest.… [Read more]