Artificial Intelligence, CMS & Medicare Set Asides By Marilyn R. Litwin and Michele Earney Specialty Allocations, Inc
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a huge part of our daily lives. Through computer algorithms AI has advanced the ability of human decision making from simple to complex and the impact continues to expand in every aspect of our life. Working with the Centers of...
Will Your Next Court Reporter Be a Robot: Artificial Intelligence, Real-Time Streaming and Deposition Summaries.
Milestone Reporting is one of the largest and fastest growing court reporting companies in Florida and the United States. Our growth is due to a lot of things, to name a few: affordability, great customer service and employees who truly care about our clients. That...
The Overlooked Intersection of Workers’ Compensation and Elder Law: Why Understanding Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, and Probate Matters for Your Clients
As workers’ compensation attorneys, your focus is on helping injured workers secure the benefits they deserve. But what happens after the case is settled or the benefits start flowing? Many of your clients—especially those with long-term injuries or disabilities—face...
What To Consider When Partnering With A Legal Funding Company
When selecting a legal funding partner, it's essential to thoroughly evaluate their credibility, terms, and overall alignment with your client’s needs. Here are key factors to consider: 1. Reputation and Credibility Research the funding company’s reputation by talking...
Why has Florida’s “W.C. Private Mediation Culture” in significant respects, become a One-Way Street…?
The Florida Administrative Code, Section 60Q-6.111 (1) (c.) - AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF MEDIATOR, promulgates that “The mediator may meet and consult privately with any party or parties or their counsel during the mediation.” Regardless of this F.A.C. Rule (which...
Supporting All Parties After Settling Workers’ Comp Claims
Having a strong support system is invaluable to help us survive and thrive. It helps attain higher levels of well-being, better coping skills, and live a longer, healthier life. Research shows it has been proven to reduce depression and anxiety, as well as reducing...
Four Reasons Settlement Planners Benefit Workers’ Comp Claims
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...
Florida Senate Bill 362
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...
2025 FWA Conference
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’...
Medicaid Planning for Workers’ Compensation Attorneys: Key Considerations
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...
New Self-Administration Toolkit: Beneficiaries Must Report MSA to Part C & D Plans
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...
OSHA Proposes Guidelines to Enforce Federal Heat Protections for Workers
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...