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Toole AdminJune 4, 2020
Industry trends help guide the management of Workers' Compensation While many of the macro influences on Workers' Compensation are beyond the control of the individual employer, it's important to understand them to help gain a…
Toole AdminJune 27, 2013
Employer decisions about health reform may push up Workers' Compensation costs Just when employers begin to feel they are getting a handle on health care reform, an analysis by the NCCI concludes that decisions by…
Toole AdminMay 26, 2013
With 35 the new definition of older worker, it's time to focus on reducing injuries for everyone Recent research should sharpen employers' focus on what can drive down injury rates and costs, including hiring the…
Toole AdminApril 23, 2013
Workers' Comp "tail" continues to grow The percentage of total claims for "late-term" costs - those that will be incurred 20 to 30 years in the future - has been growing and could continue to…
Toole AdminMarch 31, 2013
Twelve dos and don'ts of preparing for a premium audit Clerical errors, incorrect classifications, and miscalculations in the premium audit often lead to overcharges. Employers can protect themselves by being properly prepared... Read More. Co-morbidities:…
Toole AdminFebruary 26, 2013
A strategic approach to Workers' Compensation It's easy to develop a myopic view of Workers' Compensation, but a strategic approach helps identify ways your Workers' Comp program can be strengthened and contribute to the bottom…
Toole AdminJanuary 30, 2013
Managing renewals in a changing Workers' Compensation market All indications are that Workers' Comp rates will continue to increase for four to five years. Those employers that understand the market forces driving the changes, how…
Toole AdminNovember 24, 2012
How a holistic approach to health risks plugs leaks in your bottom line The same health risks generating high health care costs also impact absenteeism, presenteeism, Workers' Comp and long-term disability. By identifying risks and…
Toole AdminOctober 27, 2012
Five fallacies that trip up Return-to-Work (RTW) programs Even employers who have well established RTW plans can take too much for granted and find claims unexpectedly deteriorating into costly lost-time cases. Learn how to keep…
Toole AdminOctober 5, 2012
Top ten ways employers mess up Workers' Comp claims While it's well known that costs mount the longer a Workers' Compensation claim stays open, employers often unwittingly make mistakes in managing the claim. Here are…
Toole AdminSeptember 6, 2012
It pays to keep employees fit The pressures of the prolonged economic downturn mean a continued focus on reducing absenteeism, increasing productivity and controlling costs. Wellness programs offer benefits far beyond reduced health care costs...…
Toole AdminOctober 11, 2010