THE WCI WEEKLY
Week of February 22 - 28, 2015   
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Welcome to your weekly WCI Newsletter. We have selected the top stories that appeared on our website this week to help you stay up to date on what is happening in the world of workers' compensation and insurance. Enjoy.
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Big Work Comp Problems in Fort Worth, Claimants Say

Fort Worth firefighters and police officers are not happy with the services being provided by the city's TPA, CorVel. Even the mayor has blasted the company. Read More 

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N.H. Lawmakers Focus on High Work Comp Medical Costs
With medical costs now making up 70 percent of average workers' compensation expenses, New Hampshire lawmakers are finally proposing solutions. Read More
WCI Briefs
To save you time, here's a sampling of workers' compensation and insurance news from around the country, each in 450 words or less. Read More
What's the Solution When Claimant Fails to Comply?
In South Carolina's workers' compensation system, the employer and carrier control medical treatment. But what happens if a claimant is being non-compliant with the treating physicians of if he is missing scheduled appointments? Read More
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Penn. Court Vacates Ruling

A woman who was robbed at gunpoint and her husband terrorized will get another shot at receiving workers' compensation for PTSD. Read More 

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Agreement Signed for '.insurance' Domain Name

fTLD Registry Services has signed a contract with ICANN to operate the ".insurance" generic top-level domain. fTLD says ".insurance" will be available this year. Read More 

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Hospital To Nurses: Your Injuries Are Not Our Problem

Terry Cawthorn was a nurse at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., for more than 20 years. Then came the back injury. Read More 

Mapping the Microbes

Where can you find DNA fragments associated with known pathogens, including bubonic plague and anthrax? NYC's subway system, of course! Read More 

Register Now for WCEC & Save!
Registration is now open for the 70th annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference on August 23 - 26, 2015, at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Register by March 6 and save! Information on Sponsorships and Exhibit Booths is available here.
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