THE WCI WEEKLY
Week of December 13 - 19, 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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ProPublica Takes on Tyson Foods and Work Comp
ProPublica says that over the past 25 years, the giant meatpacking company has been "carving up" workers' compensation in state after state. Read More
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Obamacare Expands Into Workers' Compensation
As of Oct. 1, 2016, Medicaid will be able to attach a beneficiary's third-party liability settlement (including workers' compensation) for the entire amount of the beneficiary's award. Workers' compensation was never intended to be part of Medicaid. It is only because of the expanded benefit rights from ACA that more employed individuals are Medicaid recipients. Read More
WCI Briefs: 12.17.15
To save you time, here's a sampling of workers' compensation and insurance news from around the country, each in 300 words or less. Read More
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Checking Out Chipotle
While Chipotle appears to be getting in front of the public relations crises regarding the Norovirus and E. coli outbreaks, questions continue concerning the chain's safety procedures. Read More
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The 'Tennessee Option:' Take 2
The Tennessee Legislature convenes on Jan. 12, 2016, and the "Tennessee Option" (an opt-in, opt-out workers' compensation proposal) appears high on the agenda, judging by the press it is getting. Read More
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Who Is Really Writing All Those Pain Med Prescriptions?
New research suggests that over-prescribing opioids is a problem to which a majority of health professionals are contributing, not just a few renegades. So fixing this will require systematic change. Read More
Insurance Veterans Launch Clear Blue
Clear Blue Financial Holdings LLC, a newly formed commercial insurance fronting provider, has officially launched and will begin servicing clients immediately. Read More
Pinnacol Wants to Expand Outside Colorado
Colorado's state-chartered workers' compensation insurance provider, which provides policies to 60 percent of Colorado businesses, is getting ready to ask the Legislature to allow it to sell in other states. Read More
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Great Insurance Jobs
Go Longhorns! Texas Mutual Insurance Co., based in Austin, is looking for a Claim Adjuster I/II.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We are taking our annual holiday break. Your next WCI Weekly will arrive in your email box on Friday, Jan. 8. 2016. Our best wishes for a wonderful new year.
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