September 9, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
While there were 16,235 deaths involving prescription opioids in 2013, an increase of 1% from 2012, the number of deaths involving heroin increased dramatically. There were 8,257 heroin-related deaths in 2013, up 39% from 2012. Total drug overdose deaths in 2013 hit 43,982, up 6% from 2012. A California Workers’ Compensation Institute study reported that […]
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Employers Prepare for Possible 6% PA Workers Compensation Insurance Rate Hike
August 28, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From Gerry's Desk / 0 comments
Pennsylvania employers could face a 6 percent increase in workers compensation costs later this year. Employers may also witness a spike in claims formerly capped by Impairment Review Evaluations, as well as the possibility of past claims being reopened. This increase in the PA workers compensation insurance rate – the steepest rise recorded in the […]
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Workers Compensation – Work Related Injuries
April 1, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Academy of Social Insurance, these are the 10 leading causes of the most disabling work-related injuries: Overexertion involving outside source Falls on same level Falls to lower level Struck by object or equipment Other exertions or bodily reactions Roadway incidents involving motorized land vehicle […]
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Workers Compensation Jurisdiction
March 23, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
In the case of the jurisdiction of a Pennsylvania Workers Compensation claim, Watt v. WCAB (Boyd Brothers Transportation), the Commonwealth Court recently addressed the question of whether a Pennsylvania resident’s claim could be processed in Pennsylvania although he was injured in a different state. The court ruled against his claim. The Commonwealth Court applied the […]
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Pennsylvania Workers Compensation loss cost rate decrease
March 8, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
The Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau (PCRB) said the Pennsylvania Insurance Department has approved PCRB’s filing which calls for an overall average workers’ compensation loss cost decrease of 0.90% from existing loss costs. This is not a universal reduction but rather based on class codes. Some rates may remain constant. Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller approved […]
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Workers Compensation – Start the New Year Right With Safety and Loss Control Program Planning
January 6, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series, Risk Control / 0 comments
Taking risks with employee safety and health leads to injuries and losses exerting a negative impact on your organization’s bottom line. An effective safety and loss control program identifies and controls or eliminates hazards, so injuries and losses are prevented. The result is a more productive and profitable organization. To develop a safety and loss […]
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Risks Ahead. Prescription drug abuse leads to longer recovery periods, which can drive up Workers Compensation costs.
November 20, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
According to Dr. Barry Sample, of Qwest Diagnostics, the incidence of prescription drug use is lower in workplaces that test for drugs. The US consumes 71% of global oxycodone supply and 99% of global hydrocodone supply. Nearly 75% of prescription drug overdoses are caused by prescription painkillers. Over 70% of people who abuse prescription painkillers […]
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KMRD’s Claims Analytics Reduced Workers Compensation Costs $369,460 in First Year
October 7, 2015 / by KMRD Partners /
We analyzed their loss history identified some areas of opportunity to improve their situation and built an argument for lower pricing. It worked to the tune of 23% / $370K. A great example of a team effort executing our standard process!
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Workers Compensation Coverage – Opioids are a gateway drug to heroin
September 9, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
While there were 16,235 deaths involving prescription opioids in 2013, an increase of 1% from 2012, the number of deaths involving heroin increased dramatically. There were 8,257 heroin-related deaths in 2013, up 39% from 2012. Total drug overdose deaths in 2013 hit 43,982, up 6% from 2012. A California Workers’ Compensation Institute study reported that […]
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KMRD’s Workers Compensation Claims Advocacy Program Improves Balance Sheet
July 16, 2015 / by KMRD Partners /
An organization’s inability to properly manage and report claims will negatively impact their financial health. KMRD’s claims reporting and management process generates results.
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Workers Compensation Resources
June 3, 2015 / by KMRD Partners /
State Resources Carrier Search Tools (to identify which carrier is covering a company) Delaware Maryland New Jersey – Go to “Data Searches’ on left hand side of page and click on “Policy Coverage Search” New York Pennsylvania Virginia
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