Workers' Compensation News
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JUA Issues Call for Reinsurance Service Company
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04/15/2008
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State: FL | Segment: Business | 0
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The Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (FWCJUA) announced it will interview applicants for the role of reinsurance intermediary at a meeting set for May 22 at the carrier's headquarters in Sarasota, Florida.FWCJUA released a request for qualification on ...Read More
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Judge, Two Lawyers Inducted Into Workers' Compensation College
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04/15/2008
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State: PA | Segment: People | 0
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Attorney Todd O’Malley of Scranton, Penn., Judge David Torrey of Pittsburgh, and attorney George Martin of Philadelphia were inducted as members of the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers, class of 2008.The college was established to honor attorneys who have distinguished ...Read More
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Judge Stays Discovery in AIG RICO Case
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04/09/2008
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State: NA | Segment: Top | 0
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A federal magistrate has stayed discovery in the complex Chicago lawsuit that pits American International Group (AIG) against the National Council on Compensation Insurance and the nation's other major workers' compensation carriers while the industry digests AIG's allegations of systema...Read More
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Judge Correctly Considered Vocational Factors in PD Ruling
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04/08/2008
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State: FL | Segment: Courts | 0
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A judge of compensation claims may consider a claimant's vocational factors when determining whether a worker has a permanent total disability, according to a Florida appellate court. The 1st District Court of Appeal affirmed a judge's determination that the physical limitations ...Read More
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JUA Safety Panel to Discuss Cause, Frequency and Severity
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04/04/2008
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State: FL | Segment: Regulatory | 0
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The Safety Committee of the Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (FWCJUA) will meet by teleconference April 30 to discuss an analysis of cause, frequency and severity in Florida's residual market.Those wishing to participate in the teleconference need to c...Read More
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J. J. Keller Names Three Execs 'Safety Professionals of the Year'
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04/02/2008
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State: NA | Segment: Safety | 0
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J. J. Keller & Associates honored Dan Ryan, vice president of environmental health, safety and security at Veolia Water North America, as the 2007 KellerOnline Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) in a ceremony held at the J. J. Keller headquarters on March 20.The annual SPOTY Awa...Read More
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Jefferson City, Mo., Chamber Hosting Seminar on Comp
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04/01/2008
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State: MO | Segment: Events | 0
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The Jefferson City, Mo. Chamber of Commerce is hosting a seminar on health and workers' compensation insurance from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at its headquarters at 213 Adams St., the News Tribune reported on Monday.Objectives include providing an alternative method to contro...Read More
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JAMA Study: Spinal Medical Costs Increased by 65% from 1997 to 2005
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03/26/2008
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State: NA | Segment: Medicine | 0
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Medical costs for spine problems increased 65% from 1997 to 2005, but patients did not improve accordingly, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.The study, "Expenditures and Health Status Among Adults With Back and Neck Problems," compared dat...Read More
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Jopari Solutions Making Headway in Texas Ebilling Mandate
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03/26/2008
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State: TX | Segment: Business | 0
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Jopari Solutions said Tuesday it has made significant progress in integrating national and regional carriers, managed-care networks, providers and their medical billing technology suppliers to achieve a compliance solution for the Texas electronic- medical-billing mandate.Jopari said in ...Read More
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Johnson & Strachan Hires Former Travelers Executive
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03/25/2008
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State: DC | Segment: Business | 0
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Johnson & Strachan Inc., a commercial and personal insurance agency, announced Monday that Charlie Venus has joined the firm as vice president of operations.The firm also announced that Richard Dygve has been promoted to senior vice president.Venus, who retired from The H...Read More
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