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How to Set Employee Expectations Before an Injury Happens

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. Lets explore how to set employee expectations before an injury happens going beyond just handing out a brochure. Think: ACME Injury Prevention and Recovery Program (iPAR). Here’s how.

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Reforming Your Workers’ Comp Program: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Taking Action

AMAXX

JANUARY 27, 2025

Below, we explore common errors and provide actionable steps to begin reforming a workers’ comp program. Misidentifying the Problem A frequent mistake is attributing WC challenges solely to injury management partners or external factors, such as adjuster turnover or physician behavior. Avoiding Common Errors 1.

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Part 2: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained

AMAXX

MARCH 24, 2025

This post is one in a 3-part series: Part 1: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained Part 2: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained Part 3: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained 5. Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.

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2 Common Mistakes In Workers’ Comp Doctor Selection

AMAXX

MARCH 18, 2025

When a workplace injury occurs, selecting the right physician is a critical factor in ensuring a smooth recovery and return to work. While using an approved network is necessary for insurance and cost-control reasons, not all doctors within the network are equally effective at managing workplace injuries.

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9 Characteristics of Transitional Duty Assignments in Workers’ Comp

AMAXX

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Return to Original Position Upon Full Recovery Once the employee reaches maximum medical improvement (MMI) , they return to their pre-injury job. Employers can also explore light-duty work ideas to create suitable transitional assignments that align with an injured workers medical restrictions.

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10 Mistakes That Blow Up Workers’ Comp Costs (and How to Avoid Them)

AMAXX

MAY 27, 2025

Workers compensation is often misunderstood as a fixed cost of doing businesssomething employers have to accept, manage passively, and simply write checks for. In reality, workers comp costs are one of the most controllable expenses in your organization. Avoid It : Treat workers comp like a strategic initiative.

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How to Build a Rockstar Workers’ Comp Team

AMAXX

MAY 14, 2025

When a workers comp program isnt delivering results, many employers instinctively look outward. If you want a high-performing workers comp programone that reduces claims, controls costs, and supports injured employees you need a rockstar internal team. Step 2: Define Your Internal Team Workers comp is a team sport.

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

AMAXX

MAY 26, 2025

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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Breaking the Cycle: How Fear Drives Workers’ Comp Litigation—and What to Do About It

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. More often, it’s something far more basic—and far more preventable: fear of the unknown.

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How to Build a Workers’ Comp Program That Runs Itself: The Power of Systematized Communication

AMAXX

APRIL 30, 2025

Thats not a dream its a reality for organizations that implement clear, consistent communication systems within their workers comp process. The 9-Point System That Drives Workers Comp Success The best programs dont rely on memory or the right person doing the right thing at the right time.

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Risk Manager Best Practices That Drive Workers’ Comp Results

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. Far from being a behind-the-scenes figure, a successful risk manager serves as the linchpin between claims administration, adjusters, and injury management teams.

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Part 3: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained

AMAXX

MARCH 24, 2025

This post is one in a 3-part series: Part 1: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained Part 2: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained Part 3: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained To qualify for this treatment, construction employers must keep meticulous records specifying exact hours worked per classification code.

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Injury Response Isn’t Just HR’s Job — It’s a Company-Wide Culture Shift

AMAXX

JUNE 5, 2025

But heres the truth: Effective injury response isnt just an HR task its a company-wide culture shift. Organizations that treat injury response as a team effort see better outcomes: faster recovery times, lower claim costs, fewer disputes, and higher employee satisfaction. Those that isolate it to a single department?

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How Lag Time Sabotages Claims—And What You Can Do About It

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). Set a Clear Goal The gold standard for reporting an injury should be within 10 minutes.

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Mistake: Accepting Every Workers’ Compensation Claim

AMAXX

MARCH 18, 2025

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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How Fear Impacts Workers’ Compensation Claims (and What to Do About It)

AMAXX

MARCH 4, 2025

Past Negative Experiences : If a company has a history of poorly handling claims or has terminated employees following an injury, fear will be heightened. Employers should: Develop an Employee Workers Compensation Brochure that explains what to expect if they get hurt. The consequences of these fears are significant.

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Navigating the Conflicting Roles of Supervisors in Workplace Injury Management

AMAXX

AUGUST 27, 2024

Supervisors play a critical role in the management of workplace injuries. They are often the first to respond when an employee is hurt and are responsible for guiding both the injured employee and the organization through the post-injury process. First Responder Role: When an injury occurs, the supervisor is often the first to know.

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Hidden Work Comp Foundation: Profit vs Purpose

AMAXX

MARCH 17, 2025

There are elements in your workers compensation program that may be creating challenges without you even realizing it. These challenges can stem from incentives, employee motivations, policies, or procedures that deliver unintended consequences. Small injuries go unaddressed, leading to more severe claims down the road.

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Simply Insurance

JUNE 12, 2025

How Much Is A $100,000 Life Insurance Policy? Below we discuss the different types of landlord insurance coverages in detail: DP1 - Dwelling A named-peril policy (DP-1) is an insurance policy that protects you against a specific hazard. DP2 - Replacement Cost The (DP-2) policy will give you more coverage than the DP-1.

How to Set Employee Expectations Before an Injury Happens

Reforming Your Workers’ Comp Program: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Taking Action

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9 Characteristics of Transitional Duty Assignments in Workers’ Comp

10 Mistakes That Blow Up Workers’ Comp Costs (and How to Avoid Them)

How to Build a Rockstar Workers’ Comp Team

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

Breaking the Cycle: How Fear Drives Workers’ Comp Litigation—and What to Do About It

How to Build a Workers’ Comp Program That Runs Itself: The Power of Systematized Communication

Risk Manager Best Practices That Drive Workers’ Comp Results

Part 3: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained

Injury Response Isn’t Just HR’s Job — It’s a Company-Wide Culture Shift

How Lag Time Sabotages Claims—And What You Can Do About It

Mistake: Accepting Every Workers’ Compensation Claim

How Fear Impacts Workers’ Compensation Claims (and What to Do About It)

Navigating the Conflicting Roles of Supervisors in Workplace Injury Management

Hidden Work Comp Foundation: Profit vs Purpose

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