In theory, workers’ compensation is a beautiful system put
in place to ensure injured or sick employees get coverage for the treatment
they need to get well and get back to work. In theory, employers benefit too,
as it protects them against costly lawsuits from employees who get hurt or fall
ill while on the job. Unfortunately, the reality is that workers’ compensation
is a flawed system prone to abuse and corruption, and often times, it’s
employers who get the shaft with huge bills and unwarranted expenses.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Monday, November 17, 2014
Prescription Drugs & Workers’ Comp: What Employers Need To Know To Control Costs
A growing number of narcotics prescriptions in workers’
compensation claims has left many employers struggling to foot the bill,
according to reports issued by the National Council on Compensation Insurance
Inc. (NCCI).
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