by admin | Jan 24, 2025 | Workers' Compensation
We have long seen better outcomes in workers’ comp settlements when the injured worker is seen holistically rather than focusing only on the specific injury or illness. Ignoring issues such as comorbidities and psychosocial factors can prolong claims for insurers...
by admin | Jan 24, 2025 | Workers' Compensation
Florida Senate Bill 362 (SB 362) represents a sizable shift in the state’s workers’ compensation law, aiming to improve access to medical care for injured workers. This bill, enacted in June of 2024, introduced changes affecting reimbursement rates for medical...
by admin | Jan 24, 2025 | Workers' Compensation
Registration Now Open for the 2025 FWA Educational Conference! The 2025 FWA Educational Conference will be held at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach from June 4–6, 2025. This year’s theme, “Comp Watch” invites you to suit up for a deep dive into Florida’s Workers’...
by admin | Oct 22, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation attorneys often encounter clients with long-term medical needs resulting from workplace injuries. While workers’ compensation covers immediate medical care, long-term planning is essential for clients facing prolonged disabilities. Medicaid...
by admin | Oct 22, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
Written by John Kane, AIC, MSCC, CMSP-F, Sr. Vice President, Strategy and Jayson Gallant, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at Ametros On August 1st, 2024, Medicare added language to its Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Aside Self-Administration...
by admin | Oct 22, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
On the heels of the Florida legislature passing controversial House Bill 433, a new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings, was proposed to protect workers from extreme...
