Teeth are vital. They allow us to eat. They allow us to speak. And they keep our entire facial structure from drooping around us. If these vital functions get jeopardized because of a workplace injury, it is the duty

People barely blink anymore when the news reports there has been a data breach. We become desensitized after hearing the same thing repeatedly —who the breach affected, how much damage is caused, and of course what is being done

Independent contractors, freelancers, consultants–whatever name you attach to this category of worker—in the state of Georgia are not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. As the economy continues to shift, we are seeing increasing numbers of employers who outsource work

A special documentary series was done about Hawaii’s workers’ compensation system. The document focuses on surveillance use. The State’s largest workers’ comp carrier claims it has an obligation to stop fraud by all parties in workers’ comp cases, including

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.9 million workplace injuries and illnesses in the private sector in 2016. Nearly one-third of those were of a more serious nature and resulted in loss of work. There is

The healthcare industry continues to evolve. The pace of change within healthcare is rapid, and the evolution is fast. There is great scope of practice advancements for physician assistants and nurse practitioners. More competition is greater for convenient and

Work related injuries can bring about extensive collateral damage. The feelings that come with having physical pain, financial stress, loss of income, and a potential life-long disability can be overwhelming and leave an individual feeling isolated and alone. Injured

Innovation in advanced telemedicine is slowly enhancing the workers’ compensation industry and helping injured workers’ return to work sooner. Workers’ who are injured on the job find their life unexpectedly thrown into a tailspin, which can be very distressful.

Surveillance technology has long been used by insurance companies to dispute worker’s compensation claims. An employee is videotaped or photographed in public view, doing something that “appears” to be outside their restrictions. And as technology continues to evolve at

To minimize risks and mitigate loss, employers always hire the most productive employees and keep the workers’ insurance premiums low. For this reason, many employers are hesitant to hire new employees who pose higher risks in the future. These