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Workers’ Comp Is a Team Sport: Understanding the Puzzle of Stakeholders

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When a workplace injury occurs, most people think of two parties: the injured worker and the employer. Workers compensation isnt a solo actits a team sport. Thats a critical mindset shift: every stakeholder in workers comp is here to support the employee-employer dynamic.

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Mistake: Accepting Every Workers’ Compensation Claim

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This opens the door to exaggerated injuries, unrelated medical issues being attributed to work, and even outright fraudulent claims. To run an effective workers compensation program, companies must take control of the claims process rather than defaulting to automatic acceptance. Transparency is key, and that starts with communication.

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Why Reporting Small Claims Pays Off in ERA States

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When it comes to workers’ compensation, small claims might seem harmless. Many employers wonder: “Why report a $1,000 medical bill to the insurance carrier if we can just pay it ourselves and keep our experience mod low?” After all, fewer claims mean fewer red flags on your insurance history—right? Not always.

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Working With Unions on Return-to-Work: 8 Steps for Gaining Support and Avoiding Conflict

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Eliminate Hidden Disincentives That Undermine RTW In many unionized workplaces, injured workers actually earn more by staying out of work —thanks to supplemental benefits, full wage continuation, or union-funded welfare programs. WorkersComp Roundup Blog: [link] Injury Management Results (IMR) Software: [link] ©2025 Amaxx LLC.

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With Unrevealed Previous Injury, Later Claim Cannot be Denied, Georgia Court Says

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Defending workers’ compensation claims from employees who have not disclosed previous injuries may have just become a little more complicated for employers and insurance carriers in Georgia. The Georgia Court of Appeals last week found that a long-standing defense against …

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Understanding the Key Parties in Workers’ Compensation

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TPAs operate independently of the insurance carrier, focusing on streamlined claims handling rather than insurance services. Click Link to Access Free PDF Download “Step-By-Step Process To Master Workers Comp In 90 Days” 3. Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.

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Avoid 2 Common Pitfalls That Delay Care in Workers’ Compensation Claims

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This delay typically occurs when there is uncertainty about whether the injury is work-related, resulting in neither workers’ compensation nor general health insurance covering the initial treatment. Example: Consider John, who reports a shoulder injury first thing on a Monday morning.