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October 2010   ·  Work Comp Archives  ·   www.floridaunderwriter.com

Moving the Occupational Clinic Experience from Good to Great

Margaret Spence

Margaret Spence

Most employers and injured workers view the occupational clinician as the "workers' comp doctor." This implies that the physician is working for the employer or the insurance carrier. It also creates a negative view of the medical treatment provided at the clinical setting. That's a bad perspective from every angle.

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Free Safety Consultation Program Helps Businesses Reduce Injuries

Maintaining a safe workplace requires adherence to a complicated and complex mix of state and federal rules and regulations. The University of South Florida's SafetyFlorida program, an on-site safety and health consultation service operated by the university's College of Public Health, can help insureds navigate the complex world of OSHA.

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Kicking Bullies Out of the Workplace

Bullying has been much in the news lately, with a primary focus on cyber-bullying by children and young adults. However, workplace bullying is also a real issue. An estimated 53.5 million Americans work under emotional duress caused by co-workers and bosses.

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Who Wants to Settle? The Impact of CMS' Prescription Policy on Settlements

Recent changes to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services policy toward prescription medication review have led to higher Medicare Set-aside Arrangements. Carriers and claimants can take steps to ensure both compliance and to obtain the most favorable outcomes.

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