RateFast Podcast: Workplace Harassment Pt. II of IV – The Rotten Path to Power

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This is the second episode in our four part series, where Dr. John Alchemy speaks with returning guest, historian Paul Costa and professional copywriter John Lavietes about the subtle dynamics of workplace harassment, how it can be spotted, and what to do about it if it’s happening to others, or yourself.

Here is a link to Paul’s site, and here is a link to John’s LinkedIn.

If you’re a workers’ compensation provider, adjuster, or case manager check out RateFast Express: the service that writes your impairment reports with you!

 

Reminder: We Have an Interactive Map of the Work Comp Rules in the United States!

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Click here to go to our US Map of Workers’ Compensation!

Have you ever wondered what version of the AMA guides are used in South Dakota? How many states use a state specific ruleset for determining impairment? What is the oldest version of the AMA Guides in use?

Whether you need a question answered for your workers’ comp practice, or you’re just plain curious, we have a map for you!

The RateFast US Map of Impairment Rules

back in 2018 we put this map together to give any party in a work comp claim access to their state’s rule set, as well as some resources that will help them smooth the work comp process.

5 years later, we are still maintaining that US map, and want to make sure that you know that it’s there!

Updates

We have recently updated the map with a helpful key, in order to more clearly read the map and find your state’s ruleset.

It is also important that we make sure that the map is always up to date, so we make an effort to regularly maintain our map page.

Conclusion

Sometimes work comp providers operate in a different state than their patient’s injury. Adjusters and other parties often work across state lines. There are many situations where one might need a US map of workers’ comp state rules, and we’re happy to provide it!

RateFast Podcast: Workplace Harassment – A Page from Machiavelli’s Book feat. Paul Costa and John Lavietes

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On this first episode in our four part series, Dr. John Alchemy speaks with returning guest, historian Paul Costa and professional copywriter John Lavietes about the subtle dynamics of workplace harassment, how it can be spotted, and what to do about it if it’s happening to others, or yourself.

Here is a link to Paul’s site, and here is a link to John’s LinkedIn.

If you’re a workers’ compensation provider, adjuster, or case manager check out RateFast Express: the service that writes your impairment reports with you!

 

RateFast Podcast: Interview with Dan Anders of Tower MSA Pt. II

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In this final episode in our series with Dan Anders, Chief Compliance Officer of Tower MSA, we talk about what MSAs (Medicare Set Asides) are in general, and how they are applied in workers’ compensation. Mr. Anders also has his own podcast called Set Aside Some Time where he delves even further into the world of MSAs.

If you’re a workers’ compensation provider, adjuster, or case manager check out RateFast Express: the service that writes your impairment reports with you!

RateFast Podcast: Interview with Dan Anders of Tower MSA

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This week we speak to Dan Anders, Chief Compliance Officer of Tower MSA about what MSAs (Medicare Set Asides) are in general, and how they are applied in workers’ compensation. Mr. Anders also has his own podcast called Set Aside Some Time where he delves even further into the world of MSAs.

This is part one of a two part series with Dan, so make sure to stay tuned!

If you’re a workers’ compensation provider, adjuster, or case manager check out RateFast Express: the service that writes your impairment reports with you!

RateFast Definitions: California Doctor’s First Report of Occupational Injury or Illness (DFR)

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In California, a doctor’s first report in a workers’ compensation case is known as the “Employer’s Report of Injury or Illness” (Form DLSR 5021). This form is used to report an employee’s work-related injury or illness to the employer and the California Division of Workers’ Compensation. The doctor who treats the employee must complete the form, which includes information about the employee’s diagnosis, treatment plan, and estimated duration of disability. The form is typically submitted to the employer and the insurance carrier within five days of the employee’s first visit to the doctor.

Interview with Workers’ Comp Applicants’ Attorney Jason Wells Pt. II

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This episode is part two of a series where we interview California Work Comp Applicant’s attorney Jason Wells about his lifetime experience with workers’ compensation, and some tips that he’d like to extend to injured workers.

Jason expands upon his experience in the field, and ways for stakeholders to look at a work comp claim in order to better understand it.

Jason’s practice can be found at wellswellslaw.com.

If you’re a workers’ compensation provider, adjuster, or case manager check out RateFast Express: the service that helps you write workers’ compensation impairment reports!

Interview with Work Comp Applicant’s Attorney Jason Wells Pt. I

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Happy 2023! The California Work Comp Report is excited to announce that we’re starting this year off with a new podcast format!

We will be posting shorter podcasts more often, so there will be just as much California Work Comp Report coming at you at a more steady stream!

This episode is part of a series where we interview California Work Comp Applicant’s attorney Jason Wells about his lifetime experience with workers’ compensation, and some tips that he’d like to extend to injured workers.

Jason’s practice can be found at wellswellslaw.com.

If you’re a workers’ compensation provider, adjuster, or case manager check out RateFast Express: the service that writes your impairment reports for you!

What is an I&A (Information and Assistance) Officer?

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In California, an I&A (Information and Assistance) officer is a representative from the Department of Industrial Relations whose job it is to provide information and assistance about workers’ compensation in California.

Each state has its own workers’ compensation system, which is made up of government offices, insurance companies, law offices, doctors offices and hospitals, workplaces, and workers. While there is easily accessible information about workers’ comp on the DIR website, it can be very helpful to speak with someone who can point you in the right direction.
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RateFast Podcast: Interview with Patent Attorney Tom Haverstock

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Dr. John Alchemy meets with California patent attorney Tom Haverstock to discuss patent law, the process of submitting and receiving a patent, and much more!

If you’re a workers’ compensation provider, adjuster, or case manager check out RateFast Express: the service that writes your impairment reports for you!
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