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State Fund Chief Holds High Expectations for Calif. Workers’ Comp.

Paul Hughes
October 17, 2012

If all goes well, workers’ compensation reform in California may yield even greater savings than originally believed. State Fund Chief Holds High Expectations for Calif. Workers’ Comp.

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Oklahoma Senate not done with Workers’ Comp Reform

Paul Hughes
October 11, 2012

An old legislative favorite, workers’ compensation reform, may be returning to the top of the agenda in the state Senate. Senate President Pro Tem Brian Bingman, R-Sapulpa, told the Tulsa…

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Captives: A Discussion With Experts

Paul Hughes
October 9, 2012

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FLASH REPORT: Workers’ Comp Rates To Decrease 1.2% Overall

Paul Hughes
October 2, 2012

Carrying out the wishes of its divided governing committee, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau made its amended filing for January 1, 2013 advisory pure premium rates. The filing recommends…

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MT: State insurer waits to see benefits from workers’ comp reform

Paul Hughes
October 1, 2012

A rare display of bipartisanship in the 2011 legislative session came with the passage of House Bill 334,a sweeping workers’ compensation reform package expected to cut costs by an average…

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Draft model rule aims to amend state workers comp laws that address opioid prescriptions

Paul Hughes
October 1, 2012

An International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions committee posted a draft model rule Thursday for amending state workers compensation laws that address opioid pain medication prescribing. The document…

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Calif. workers comp reforms prompts change to 2013 rate filing

Paul Hughes
October 1, 2012

California’s Workers Compensation Information Rating Bureau plans to amend its 2013 rate filing to recommend no rate increase for next year in light of recent workers comp reforms passed in…

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Insurers unconvinced that Calif. law reforms will reduce workers comp costs

Paul Hughes
October 1, 2012

While recent workers compensation reforms in California aim to reduce costs for employers, insurers and claims handlers say they’re concerned the new law won’t do much to ease rising expenses.…

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