WorkCompCentral

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A former sheriff’s deputy received $61K+ in workers’ comp benefits before surveillance showed him lifting and doing intense gym workouts, prosecutors said.

He was sentenced to 5 months in prison.

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#WorkersComp #WorkersCompFraud #WorkCompCentral

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⏰ ONE WEEK AWAY!

Live Webinar: Fraud From Every Angle: Claimant, Provider & Employer Schemes

📅 October 9
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
🎓 1 CA CE Credit + 1 CA MCLE Credit

🔗 Register today: https://t.co/igj9fG6N5m

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AI in utilization review. Tort reform. Legislative developments. Interim studies.

There’s plenty for the Texas workers’ comp community to follow.

Join Albert Betts, Jr., Jon Schnautz & Amy Lee on Oct. 27.

🎓 2 TX CLE + CE

Register: https://t.co/vDwlD6OBXt

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California paid $13.88B in workers’ comp benefits in 2023 — more than New York, Florida and Washington combined.

That’s 21.7% of all U.S. workers’ comp benefits paid.

Read more: https://t.co/o0er7U1ocD

#WorkersComp #California

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What should Texas workers’ comp professionals be watching?

Join Albert Betts, Jr., Jon Schnautz & Amy Lee on Oct. 27 for a look at legislative developments, AI in utilization review, tort reform & more.

⏰ 12 PM - 2 PM CT
🎓 2 TX CLE + CE

Register: https://t.co/YJDopFkDtM

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National Comp is almost here!

Meet Select VoiceCom at Booth 1125, Sept. 28–30 in Las Vegas, to explore scalable workforce solutions—including Philippines-based RNs and PTs licensed in the U.S. and the Philippines.

https://t.co/B3N6sW0hK0

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Fraud investigations require more than spotting one suspicious claim.

Join HIRMA’s upcoming webinar to strengthen your investigative skills and improve your approach to suspected fraud.

📅 October 9
🔗 Register today: https://t.co/ZCTEvK9YHw

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We're live today! 🚨

Join WorkCompCentral & Wisedocs to see how AI helps claims professionals identify medical causation faster, support RTW decisions & improve claim outcomes.

📅 Today | 11:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. ET
Register: https://t.co/PLwH2AgguW

#WorkCompCentral #Wisedocs

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Sensitive medical, claims, and business data require secure handling.

Meet Select VoiceCom at National Comp, Sept. 28–30, Booth 1125, to learn about our 100% office-based, 24/7 workforce model.

https://t.co/OAv5N40C9N

#WorkersComp #NationalComp

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Last chance to register! 🚨

Join us tomorrow to see how AI-powered Claims Decision Intelligence turns complex medical records into actionable insights for causation, RTW planning & reserve management.

📅 Tomorrow | 11:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. ET

Register: https://t.co/DHVRucoSba

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California workers’ comp costs keep climbing.

CWCI found COVID claims temporarily moderated average losses, but the long-term trend remained: rising medical and indemnity costs.

Medical losses at 6 months jumped 15.1% in 2024.

Read more: https://t.co/Y40NpvF0G0

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🎤 Speaker Spotlight ✨

Meet the experts behind Fraud From Every Angle:
🔎 Jose Solorio | CA Dept. of Insurance
💼 Scotty L. Benton | Sedgwick
🎙️ Kristen Chavez | HIRMA, Moderator

📅 Oct. 9 | 11 AM–12 PM PT
🎓 1 CA CE + 1 CA MCLE

🔗 https://t.co/mqltQggATk

#HIRMA #WorkersComp

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Workforce stability matters in workers’ comp.

@SelectVoiceCom has 1,100+ office-based staff and ~2% monthly turnover.

Heading to @National_Comp? Meet SVC at Booth #1125, Sept. 28–30.

Sponsored Content
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#WorkersComp #NationalComp

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One week to go! 🚨

See how AI is helping workers’ comp claims professionals analyze medical records faster, reduce delays & uncover key insights.

📅 Sept. 24 | 11:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. ET

Reserve your spot: https://t.co/gUldX1Q5Ca

#WorkCompCentral #Wisedocs

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WCAB first. Federal case later.

The 9th Circuit upheld a stay in litigation against State Farm, finding pending WCAB proceedings could help resolve key issues involving benefits and alleged delays.

Read more: https://t.co/U9wceJvBDR

#WorkersComp #WCAB

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Fraud red flags rarely stand alone. A questionable medical bill, an inconsistent injury story, or misclassified employees can signal a larger scheme.

Join @HIRMA on Oct. 9 to learn how investigators connect the dots:
https://t.co/ztOVDFKk68

#WorkersComp #InsuranceFraud

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Last chance to register for MCLE Super Saturday - Ethics Part I.

Earn California MCLE credit while gaining practical insights you can immediately apply to your practice.

We’ll see you there.

Register: https://t.co/HmZPP6gAsl

#LegalTraining #MCLE #ethics #education

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Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage of the first responders, rescue workers, and countless individuals who stepped forward in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

We will never forget.

#September11 #NeverForget #911Remembrance

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Fewer providers, but stable access to care?

RAND calls it a “puzzle” in California workers’ comp. Declining participation hasn’t yet translated into widespread access problems, but some warning signs are emerging.

Read more: https://t.co/lOEQKGXlZO

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What separates a fast-moving claim from one that lingers for years?

Early medical causation can make all the difference.

See how @Wisedocsai helps claims professionals identify causation sooner and accelerate RTW planning.

📅 Sept. 24 | 11:30 a.m. PT

👉https://t.co/FTrW66ggGM