Madison, WI – The Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices recently heard how prescription drug costs have impacted some vulnerable populations and learned about some of the strategies that other states have employed to lower their costs. The task force convened via videoconference for a session focused on how the issue of drug… [Read more]
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OSHA Announces Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Rescheduled for September
Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced that the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction has been rescheduled for September 14-18, 2020. While OSHA postponed the event earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the agency continues to encourage employers to promote… [Read more]
U.S. Physical Therapy Reports 2020 Second Quarter and Six Months Earnings
Houston, TX – U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (“USPH” or the “Company”) (NYSE: USPH) recently reported results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2020. For the second quarter ended June 30, 2020, USPH’s Operating Results (as defined below), was $10.9 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, inclusive of relief funds received from… [Read more]
Out Front Ideas Announces Virtual Conference: The Path Forward
St. Louis, MO – Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark recently announced its first-ever virtual conference, noting that COVID-19 has forced the industry to make major adjustments and adaptations to the way we operate, including how we communicate, protect our workforce, manage claims and provide the best treatment for injured workers. There is no… [Read more]
Kids’ Chance of California Announces Record-Breaking Scholarship Season
Soquel, CA – Kids’ Chance of California is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide need-based educational scholarships to the children of California workers who have been fatally or seriously injured on the job. Every year, Kids’ Chance of California does a push to high schools across the state and campaigns at industry conferences… [Read more]
Tower MSA Partners Receives SOC 2 Type I Attestation
Delray Beach, FL – Tower MSA Partners recently announced that it has completed its SOC 2 Type I audit. Performed by Kirkpatrick Price, this attestation provides evidence of Tower’s strong commitment to security and delivering high-quality services to its clients by demonstrating that it has the necessary internal controls and processes in place. A SOC… [Read more]
Former USPS Carrier Facing Federal Indictment for False Statements to Obtain Disability
Greenbelt, MD – A federal grand jury recently indicted Ronald S. Repass of Poolesville, Maryland, on the federal charges of false statements or fraud to obtain federal employees’ disability compensation. The indictment was returned on August 5, 2020. At today’s initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt, U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan ordered… [Read more]
Coventry Releases Part Three of 2019 Workers’ Comp Drug Trends Series Report
Downers Grove, IL – Coventry recently released part three of the 2019 edition of its annual Drug Trends Series Report, which evaluates opioid trends. Coventry noted that opioids continue to represent a decreasing proportion of overall scripts and costs, with favorable trends seen in important markers such as morphine equivalent dose (MED), duration of use,… [Read more]
NSC Announces Finalists for 2020 Green Cross for Safety Awards
Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council recently announced the finalists for the 2020 Green Cross for Safety awards, given annually to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated leadership in keeping people safe from the workplace to anyplace. “This year’s Green Cross for Safety award finalists represent the broad reach of exceptional safety practices –… [Read more]
Amerisure Announces New Regional Vice President of Field Claims
Farmington Hills, MI – Amerisure is pleased to announce Kevin Korte has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Field Claims for Amerisure’s Central and South Regions. In his new role, Korte will provide leadership to the Central and South Claims Regions and will support the Amerisure’s Field Marketing & Underwriting business partners in both… [Read more]