AMAXX

MAY 6, 2025

Hiring is more than finding the right resume or filling a seatits the first and most important line of defense in preventing workplace injuries and reducing workers comp costs. Begin with integrity testing and job-specific physical assessments for those roles, then build out your system as you track results.

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AMAXX

APRIL 30, 2025

Managing workers compensation can feel like playing whack-a-mole. One day its a delayed report, the next its an escalating claim or a frustrated injured worker. Thats not a dream its a reality for organizations that implement clear, consistent communication systems within their workers comp process.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Link Between Trust and Outcomes A study conducted by the Workers Comp Research Institute (WCRI) highlights the crucial role that trust and fear play in an injured workers recovery and financial stability. Clearly communicate who will cover medical expenses and what the worker needs to do.

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AMAXX

JUNE 9, 2025

When it comes to workers’ compensation litigation, fear is the unspoken force driving many claims into the courtroom. It’s not necessarily bad injuries, bad actors, or even bad faith that sends injured workers searching for an attorney. Treat injured workers the way you’d want your family treated. Fear of being fired.

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AMAXX

JUNE 3, 2025

In workers compensation, the moments before an injury ever occurs are just as important if not more so than the moments after. Create a Branded Workers’ Comp Program One of the most powerful ways to set expectations is to give your workers comp process a name and visual identity. Here’s how.

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AMAXX

MAY 13, 2025

Thats as true for workers comp as it is for fitness, finance, or sales. With just five core metrics , you can quickly diagnose the health of your workers compensation program , prioritize where to act, and measure your progress over time. Build your strategy around them. These metrics arent just numbers.

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AMAXX

APRIL 28, 2025

Empathy isnt just a nice to have in workers comp management it’s a proven strategy for reducing claim costs, preventing litigation, and helping injured employees return to work faster. It’s been proven across multiple research studies, including landmark work by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI).

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AMAXX

JANUARY 6, 2025

When embarking on the journey to master workers compensation, the road is well-traveled and marked by proven strategies. Our three components to achieve workers comp mastery are: Framework , Employer Controls , and External Controls. Workers compensation programs are multifaceted, and leaders often struggle to prioritize.

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AMAXX

APRIL 10, 2025

In the complex world of workers compensation, risk managers play a vital role in aligning strategic oversight with day-to-day claims operations. Heres a closer look at best practices every risk manager should be following to create a high-performing, cost-effective workers compensation program.

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AMAXX

MAY 12, 2025

Its a funny sceneuntil you realize its exactly how most employers manage their workers compensation programs. The Bugs Bunny Trap is a perfect metaphor for how workers comp can spiral out of control without a strategic framework. So how do you escape the chaos and build a streamlined, high-performance comp program?

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AMAXX

MAY 22, 2025

In the high-stakes world of workers compensation, the moments following a workplace injury can define the entire outcome of a claim. Specifically, how a supervisor or employer responds to the injured worker at the moment of injury sets the tone for everything that follows. The opposite happensevery time.

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AMAXX

APRIL 30, 2025

When a workers compensation claim spirals into a costly, prolonged, or litigated nightmare, most people instinctively look for a technical failure: late paperwork, a coverage issue, or a misstep by the claims adjuster. The real reason many workers comp claims go off the rails? Here are four high-impact ways to start: 1.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Willingness to Handle Workers’ Compensation Cases Workers’ compensation cases come with unique requirements and responsibilities. Your preferred provider must not only accept workers’ compensation cases but also be well-versed in the reporting and communication needs involved.

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AMAXX

MAY 27, 2025

In the world of workers compensation, few factors have a more immediate and measurable impact on claim outcomes than lag time the delay between when an injury occurs and when it is reported to the carrier or third-party administrator (TPA). Its one of the simplest variables to control, yet one of the most commonly overlooked.

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AMAXX

JUNE 12, 2025

In workers’ compensation, the most successful claims are not the ones that are won in court—they’re the ones that never get there in the first place. When your organization builds a reputation for integrity, preparation, and readiness, fewer attorneys want to fight you, and fewer claims escalate. Document prior injuries.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Accurate data and financial instruments, such as structured settlements, are crucial in formulating offers that align with both the injured worker’s needs and the employer’s budget. Soft Tactics: These focus on empathy, personal outreach, and building rapport.

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AMAXX

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The challenge was simple yet revealing: participants had to build the tallest tower possible using 20 pieces of uncooked spaghetti, one yard of transparent tape, one yard of string, and a single marshmallow, which had to sit on top of the tower. Early reporting and hazard mitigation are key to preventing costly claims and minimizing downtime.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A comprehensive physical therapy plan often includes passive treatments—such as hot or cold packs, massage, and electrical stimulation—followed by active therapeutic exercises to build strength and flexibility. Stack is the creator of Injury Management Results (IMR) software and founder of Amaxx Workers’ Comp Training Center.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A California Workers’ Compensation Institute analysis opioid prescription data between 2017 and 2023 from the California Department of Justice’s Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System builds on prior CWCI studies by tracking multiple opioid utilization metrics. The study examines …

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AMAXX

JUNE 10, 2025

In workers’ comp, there’s a widespread but deeply flawed notion that employers and their defense attorneys are on opposite sides of the table—adversaries negotiating costs, time, and trust. Takes ownership of your litigation outcomes as part of your broader workers’ comp goals. The Solution: Build a Real Team 1.

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AMAXX

MAY 6, 2025

A lack of structured onboarding is a silent contributor to workplace accidents, workers comp claims, and high turnover. The Data Doesnt Lie: First-Year Employees Are at Highest Risk According to data cited in Workers Comp Mastery Training , nearly 35% of all workplace injuries occur in an employees first year.

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AMAXX

JUNE 5, 2025

The Three Layers of a Culture Shift Building a company-wide culture of injury response doesnt happen overnight. But together, they build a system of support that can be felt at every level of the organization. Stack is the creator of Injury Management Results (IMR) software and founder of Amaxx Workers Comp Training Center.

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AMAXX

APRIL 14, 2025

Transitional duty keeps injured workers productive and engaged, while helping employers manage workers compensation costs and maintain continuity in staffing. Creating a job-sharing schedule so an employee can perform part of a shift and gradually build stamina.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 28, 2024

I’ve been attending for the past 12 or 13 years, and each year it provides rich content, meaningful relationship-building, and critical industry insights. Every session seemed to touch on AI in some form, particularly in how it’s being used in workers’ comp and claims analysis.

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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

Brick commercial office building by Binyamin Mellish Expanding your business to a new location is an exciting step toward growth, but it also introduces new risks. Workers Compensation Insurance to cover employee injuries on the job. If customers, vendors, or visitors will be on-site, this policy is essential.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 12, 2024

In workers’ compensation, communication with injured workers is a critical aspect that can significantly influence the outcome of a claim. Proper communication helps facilitate a smooth return-to-work process and plays a crucial role in maintaining the injured worker’s morale and engagement with the organization.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 27, 2024

Building on Success: Enhancing Existing Practices Once a comprehensive injury management program is in place, it’s important to build on existing internal processes to closely manage workers’ compensation and improve overall safety outcomes.

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Word & Brown

APRIL 2, 2025

A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is a firm that partners with small and mid-sized businesses to handle essential back-office functionslike payroll, HR, tax administration, workers comp, and employee benefits. Whats the reason? A PEO can be especially attractive to your mid-sized and small business clients. Hi, broker.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Regular updates and transparent communication help prevent misunderstandings and build trust. Michael Stack, CEO of Amaxx LLC, is an expert in workers’ compensation cost containment systems and provides education, training, and consulting to help employers reduce their workers’ compensation costs by 20% to 50%.

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AMAXX

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Employee: Builds trust with the injured worker, reducing litigation risk and facilitating quicker recovery and return to work. He is co-author of the #1 selling comprehensive training guide Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers Comp Costs: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The key to successfully navigating these environments lies in building trust, ensuring dignity and respect, and understanding the different structures that affect decision-making. When workers feel that their rights and concerns are genuinely being considered, they are more likely to cooperate with the return-to-work process.

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Risk Management Monitor

JULY 26, 2022

Controlling business costs is top-of-mind for organizations of all sizes and can take many forms, from moving the business to a less expensive building in a more economical part of town to cutting advertising costs. There are myriad ways to reduce workers’ compensation costs. Practice Makes Perfect.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 23, 2024

million Californians were prescribed opioids between 2017 and 2023, with workers’ comp patients accounting for 1.1% of the population), while the number of workers’ comp patients prescribed opioids fell 62% from 91,620 in 2017 to 34,744 in 2023. Key findings include: Nearly 22.3 of that total. million in 2017 (17.3%

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LexisNexis

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Robinson, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis ( LexisNexis ) (This article is excerpted from the upcoming 2024 Edition of Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis (LexisNexis). By Thomas A. Section numbers below refer to the text in that book.

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Word & Brown

MAY 20, 2025

If youre currently selling Group Health, you already know you can build a stronger bond with your clients by expanding your service to them. Or, more specifically, have you thought about Workers Compensation? Workers Compensation Insurance provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their jobs.

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LexisNexis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Robinson, co-author, Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law Editorial Note: All section references below are to Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law, unless otherwise indicated. Illinois Workers’ Comp. Workers’ Comp. Workers’ Comp. By Thomas A. LEXIS 819, § 7.04 Appeals Bd.

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AMAXX

JUNE 2, 2025

In workers compensation, technical processes often take center stage reporting timelines, state forms, medical referrals, return-to-work tracking. Why Words Matter in Workers Comp When an employee is injured, their world changes instantly. Lets look at how you can do just that. Heres how it works: 1.

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