The COVID-19 Pandemic in Workers’ Compensation: What are the Medical Providers Thinking?
In our recent webinar, ‘The Coronavirus Pandemic in Workers’ Compensation: What are the Medical Providers Thinking?,’ I moderated a... more
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A Deep Dive into the History of CMS MSA & Administration
If carriers fail to reasonably consider Medicare’s interest in a settlement, they risk having a settlement disregarded and it puts beneficiaries at risk of having their benefits denied, potentially... more
8 Questions from Attorneys about Medicare Set Aside Administration
Determining the best approach to address MSAs with their client in the settlement process can be a challenge for many plaintiff... more
“I Want to be in Workers’ Compensation When I Grow Up:” Recruiting, Retaining New WC Pros
There's a pending talent deficit in the workers' compensation industry. According to a recent benchmarking study, the shortage of talent... more
The Workers’ Compensation Regulatory Response to COVID-19
Overview Every pandemic shock leaves a legacy, how will COVID-19 impact workers’ compensation? Learn from former state executive... more
Ametros Ask Me Anything Series Featuring Shawn Deane
The marketing team at Ametros has been releasing #FunFriday posts and inquired, as part of this, if I’d be willing to participate in an... more
Medical Care with a MSA During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Just when an injured worker begins to think the problems unique to workers’ compensation are over because his case has settled, the world... more
Mental Health Services Before & After Settlement
Historically workers’ compensation insurers and employers avoided “psych” claims for fear that services would never end, and costs... more
Perspectives on the Benefits of Professional Administration – Part II
In Part I of this series, the benefits of professional administration were covered from the perspective of the claimant / injured... more
Perspectives on the Benefits of Professional Administration – Part I
Professional administration involves the use of a professional third-party to manage the portion of an injured individual’s settlement... more
How Does Medicare Set Aside Administration Work?
Professional administration is set up to help an injured person manage their future medical care after a personal injury settlement. Our... more
Special Needs Trust Basics: What Should I Consider?
Navigating through complex settlement options can be difficult. Having a resource, like a professional administrator, can be beneficial... more
Impact on Medicare Compliance as CMS Begins Covering Acupuncture
On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced via a Decision Memo that, for the first time... more
