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As the Affordable Care Act prompts more health plans to use the capitation payment model for health care providers, more treatment costs may be shifted to the workers’ comp system, according to a new study. That would mean higher premiums for employers. The Worker’s Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) analyzed health plans in 30 states and
By now you’ve surely read about the massive cyber breach at the second-largest health insurer in the country, Anthem Inc. Hackers breached the insurer’s database with information on its 40 million customers and employees in the US. It’s still not clear just how much information the hackers got their hands on and if that data
Nearly 25% of all lost-time workers’ compensation claims are exaggerated, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. While only a small percentage of workers’ comp claims are fraudulent, quite a few claims include employees staying away from work even after they’ve been cleared to return by their doctor and when they feel able to work.
Compliance requirements of the Affordable Care Act are gradually being implemented, and with each new provision that employers must comply with, the more you have to keep track of. But 2015 is really when the rubber hits the road for ACA compliance. This is the year you’ll learn more than you ever wanted to about
A new study has found that more than half of large employers are not prepared to properly comply with all of the requirements of the Affordable Care Act. The study by ADP, a payroll vendor, looked at how companies are gearing up to comply with the ACA’s regulatory requirements. Because the research looked at the
The West Coast ports strike illustrates the dangers of just how fragile most companies’ supply chains are, as disruptions to the delivery of crucial items threatened the viability of many businesses during the industrial action. Retailers waiting for shipments had empty shelf space where some items were supposed be, carmakers suspended operations because key parts
When employees are injured on the job they are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, but not if the accident occurs on their commute to or from work – in most cases, at least. But how about if an employee is injured in your parking lot, or on the walkway outside your office building, which you
Celebrated artist and graphic designer Rex Ray died on February 9, 2015 in San Francisco, California after a prolonged struggle with cancer. A major cultural force in the art, literary, and activist communities in the Bay Area, he was recognized for his collage pop aesthetic. Born Michael Patterson in Germany on a United States army
By now you should be aware of the various penalties that can be levied against employers for not providing health insurance to their full-time employees once the employer mandate takes full effect. But are you aware of another liability contained in the Affordable Care Act – the whistleblower complaint? The ACA prohibits an employer from
Workplace violence refers to any act of intimidation, harassment or physical violence that occurs in the workplace, and may also refer to a threat of physical violence or harassment. The perpetrator of workplace violence may be an employee, contractor, customer or visitor. Because workplace violence can disrupt the operations of your business and cause trauma
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