Workers' Comp Forum: January 12, 2012

In this issue: work-related musculoskeletal disorders cost healthcare employees dearly; OSHA targets winter-storm related injuries; columnists offer a look back at the history of workers comp and offer predictions for 2012; California regulators encourage electronic filing; cost-per-claim rises in Louisiana; and more.



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Workers' Comp Forum: January 26, 2012

In this issue: inspection program targets most hazardous federal worksites; the Zadroga Act turns a year old; depression after business failure not compensible; doctors, not nurses conduct utilization reviews; and more.

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