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Growing and Reshaping the Work Comp Claims' Workforce

Every claim is different, and each day, claims professionals are faced with a unique set of circumstances for which they must apply an array of jurisdictional, legal, cultural and environmental concepts. How can we help new adjusters adapt? Read More

The MSA Briar Patch

Just the mention of Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) can have a chilling effect on a potential workers' compensation settlement. Today the WCMSA approval program is more challenging than ever, and there is a significant backlog of cases awaiting CMS approval. Read More 

Making Tech Work for You

Rising medical costs have plagued nearly all industries in recent decades and now account for more than half of the total workers' compensation claim costs. But new technologies can increase the efficiencies associated with delivering healthcare, and maximize the providers' time and talents. Read More

Q&A With Debbie Michel, President of Helmsman Management Services

Helmsman Management Services LLC President Debbie Michel spoke with National Underwriter during the 69th annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference. Read More

Talk More, Spend Less

The bad news is, claims people and defense attorneys don't always communicate well with each other. The good news is, the basic steps to improve communication between the groups are relatively easy to implement. Read More

A Life in Pain

Here's a story, of a lovely lady. No sitcom here, just a tale of a woman who one day hurt her lower back, left knee and right ankle at work, and now lives with chronic pain and depends on medications. Read More

A Call for Change in Calculating Workers' Compensation Premiums

For as long as anyone can remember, the basic method for calculating workers' compensation premiums has been Rate x Payroll x Experience Mod. But "payroll" is an elastic word. It includes many things, like bonuses. And that presents a whole other problem. Read More

Reduce Your Risk by Hiring Right

OSHA calculates that each year more than 4.1 million employees sustain a serious job-related injury or illness. Employees who are not properly vetted for the job can be an accident waiting to happen. Read More

The Power of Collaboration

In most companies today, HR and Risk Management departments rarely interact. That's a missed opportunity to reap significant benefits for both sides. Read More

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