New workers comp cost-cutting topics covered in 2014 include:
- Wellness programs
 - Working with unions
 - Layoff planning
 - Exacerbation vs. aggravation
 - Physical therapy
 - Physical and occupational rehab
 - Transportation and translation services
 - Employee communication and training
 - Safety and loss control
 - Injury triage
 - Structured settlements
 - Using MDs proactively
 
- Collateral source benefits
 - Employee screening
 - Special investigations best practices
 - File review techniques
 - Medical treatment guidelines
 - Hospital bill review
 - Measuring return to work program effectiveness
 - Proactive drug management techniques
 - Chiropractic care
 - And ways to keep a small claim small
 
We now offer this valuable information in several options to best suit your needs.
Comprehensive” Edition
This edition covers everything from pre-loss planning to post-loss implementation in one 186-page book.
“Volume I” covers Pre-Loss Planning
WC insurance, fundamentals of cost containment, training & building commitment, injury management best practices roles & responsibilities, reporting the claim, post-injury response procedure, communication with employees, working with insurance adjusters or TPA, safety and loss control, and wellness programs.
“Volume II” covers Post-Loss Implementation
Return-to-Work & transitional duty, other indemnity cost containment methods, directing medical care, medical cost containment, fighting fraud & abuse, rehabilitating injured employees, managing prescription drug use & abuse, claims resolution & settlements, and federal employees compensation act.
“Mini Book” Summarizes Each Chapter
This 18-page version is excellent as a handout to clients and prospects. The 2014 guidebook covers the new topics shown above.


