Workers' compensation

WellNow Urgent Care No Longer Contracted with EmblemHealth in New York

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Friday, May 5, 2023

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NEW YORK, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WellNow Urgent Care, one of the country's fastest-growing urgent care providers, announced that it will no longer be in network with EmblemHealth. Starting Saturday, May 6, this change will affect all WellNow Urgent Care clinics in the state of New York.

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NEW YORK, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WellNow Urgent Care , one of the country's fastest-growing urgent care providers, announced that it will no longer be in network with EmblemHealth.
Starting Saturday, May 6, this change will affect all WellNow Urgent Care clinics in the state of New York.
"WellNow Urgent Care clinics have worked tirelessly to provide convenient and essential care to our patients in the state of New York largely through extended hours," said John Radford, M.D., President at WellNow Urgent Care.
WellNow Urgent Care locations provide timely treatments for ailments, such as sprains, burns, lacerations, colds, flu and allergies, as well as on-site x-rays, lab testing and physicals.

Bill Marshall Joins Samuel Hale as Senior Director of Risk Management

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

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FOLSOM, Calif., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In April, Bill Marshall joined the Samuel Hale team as Senior Director of Risk Management.

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FOLSOM, Calif., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In April, Bill Marshall joined the Samuel Hale team as Senior Director of Risk Management.
He will lead daily operations, overseeing the design, implementation and assessment of worksite safety programs for clients of Samuel Hale.
Also, his values and work ethic are a great fit with the Samuel Hale culture," says Vice President of Risk Management, Michael DiManno Jr.
Known for eliminating employment friction and transforming California workers' compensation processes, Samuel Hale helps employers dramatically reduce workers' compensation premium costs.

Sentry announces innovative tool to help improve workers' compensation claim outcomes for injured workers and employers

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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STEVENS POINT, Wis., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentry, a leading workers' compensation insurer, has announced the launch of its Injured Employee Complexity Factor Models (IECF Models™), which will help identify injured individuals with early factors such as chronic pain and psychosocial risks that can prolong and prevent a successful recovery.

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This tool has the ability to create better long-term health outcomes for injured workers and lower costs for employers.
"Studies suggest that up to 10 percent of all workers with injuries may experience delayed recovery," said Greg Larson, Sentry's AVP of Workers' Compensation Claims.
According to historical data from Sentry, average claims outcomes involving early risk factors can remain open twice as long and cost employers 2.5 times more.
"We believe these models have the chance to create better long-term health outcomes for injured workers and lower costs for employers.

ICW Group Insurance Companies Launches New Commercial Package Insurance Offering In Illinois

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To help streamline the insurance experience and offer current and potential policyholders more products for a range of risks, ICW Group Insurance Companies, a leading group of property and casualty carriers, announces the launch of its new commercial package insurance offering.

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Lines of Business Expand to Include General Liability, Commercial Property and Capital Assets
SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To help streamline the insurance experience and offer current and potential policyholders more products for a range of risks, ICW Group Insurance Companies, a leading group of property and casualty carriers , announces the launch of its new commercial package insurance offering.
Initially rolling out in Illinois with plans to expand throughout the US, the introduction of Commercial Package grows ICW Group's available products to include General Liability, Property and Capital Asset coverages.
Key benefits offered to businesses through ICW Group's Commercial Package include:
Fast, flexible underwriting with the ability to tailor unique coverages to meet the changing needs of insureds.
For more information about ICW Group's Commercial Package insurance offering and for retail agents looking to get appointed, visit the Commercial Package website .

iLawyerUp Addresses Florida's New Workers' Compensation Rule and Its Impact on Claims

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Saturday, April 29, 2023

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AVENTURA, Fla., April 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iLawyerUp, a leading South Florida law firm specializing in personal injury and workers' compensation cases, is addressing the recent rule change by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) affecting Florida workers' compensation insurers. The new rule, effective March 1, 2023, requires insurers to verify employees before charging premiums for subcontractors' exempt officers.

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iLawyerUp addresses Florida's new workers' compensation rule to increase transparency and help more employees receive benefits.
AVENTURA, Fla., April 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iLawyerUp , a leading South Florida law firm specializing in personal injury and workers' compensation cases , is addressing the recent rule change by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) affecting Florida workers' compensation insurers.
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The rule change aims to reduce payroll fraud and ensure that all workers on a construction site have valid workers' compensation coverage.
In light of the new workers' compensation rule, it is essential for individuals who suffer workplace injuries to seek legal assistance to understand how these changes may impact their workers' compensation claims.

THE PROLIFT RIGGING COMPANY WINS INDUSTRY SAFETY AWARD

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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CARLSBAD, Calif., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ProLift Rigging Company, a leading provider of solutions- based industrial construction services in North America, announced, today, it has been honored with a 2023 Crane & Rigging Group Safety Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA).

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CARLSBAD, Calif., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ProLift Rigging Company, a leading provider of solutions- based industrial construction services in North America, announced, today, it has been honored with a 2023 Crane & Rigging Group Safety Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA).
Known throughout the industry for their commitment to safety, ProLift was selected to receive an award based on their annual metrics falling well within the criteria set by SC&RA.
commented Matt Brennan, President & Chief Executive Officer of The ProLift Rigging Company, "Winning The 2023 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Group Safety Award not only reflects the powerful culture of safety that ProLift has built, but also represents the collective dedication, conscientiousness, and hard work of every individual within our organization".
The award was presented to ProLift last week during a special Safety Committee Meeting at the 2023 SC&RA Annual Conference, held this year at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California.

Synergies Work Announces Finalists for Inaugural EDDIE Awards

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

ATLANTA, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Synergies Work, an Atlanta nonprofit supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities, today announced the 15 finalists across five categories for its inaugural EDDIE Awards taking place April 27 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at City Springs in Sandy Springs in Metro Atlanta. Learn about the finalists and their respective categories here.One winner will be named in each category. Additionally, an Entrepreneur of the Year selected from the finalists will receive a $10,000 grand prize to further their business aspirations.

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ATLANTA, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Synergies Work , an Atlanta nonprofit supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities, today announced the 15 finalists across five categories for its inaugural EDDIE Awards taking place April 27 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at City Springs in Sandy Springs in Metro Atlanta.
"We've been overwhelmed by the quality of applicants for our first-ever EDDIE Awards," said Aarti Sahgal, Founder and CEO of Synergies Work.
Tickets for the inaugural EDDIE Awards on April 27 are still available but are selling quickly.
All finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the EDDIE Awards to take part in the evening's celebration.

Harmony Healthcare IT Launches Records Release Service for Healthcare Facilities Facing Closure or M&A

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Monday, March 27, 2023

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SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harmony Healthcare IT, a first-to-market innovator of health data management solutions, today announced a new Records Release service that allows healthcare providers (or their trustees) to confidently outsource release of information responsibilities. Outsourcing medical or employee records release is often a necessary option for healthcare facilities facing department/facility closure or merger and acquisition (M&A). This new service offering supports an industry need for lifecycle data solutions as it has been reported rural hospitals are at risk of shutting down and that a steady consolidation of health systems through M&A is expected to continue through 2030.

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SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harmony Healthcare IT, a first-to-market innovator of health data management solutions, today announced a new Records Release service that allows healthcare providers (or their trustees) to confidently outsource release of information responsibilities.
Outsourcing medical or employee records release is often a necessary option for healthcare facilities facing department/facility closure or merger and acquisition (M&A).
"Working through records management when a healthcare facility closes or gets acquired can be complex," said Jon Grenier, MPA, Senior Director of Product Strategy at Harmony Healthcare IT.
Additional resources that focus on how to plan for department and facility closures or M&A include:

MākuSafe Wearable Safety Tech Launches Internationally in First Ever European Road Show

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MākuSafe will embark on its first ever European Road Show beginning late April and extending through May, 2023.

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MākuSafe will embark on its first ever European Road Show beginning late April and extending through May, 2023.
Since its official launch in 2020, MākuSafe has been used to monitor in excess of two million hours of work.
In 2022, Glynn had the opportunity to present MākuSafe at INNsafety: The Safety Innovation Showcase, held in Paris.
MākuSafe is also engaging with clients to aid their efforts beyond workplace safety.

Oxford Risk LLC Named Commercial Agency of the Year

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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FAIRLAWN, Ohio, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Risk LLC, an Ohio-based insurance agency, with locations in Pennsylvania and Ft. Meyers, Florida, has been named the 2022 Commercial Agency of the Year by Smart Choice Insurance.

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FAIRLAWN, Ohio, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Risk LLC, an Ohio-based insurance agency, with locations in Pennsylvania and Ft. Meyers, Florida, has been named the 2022 Commercial Agency of the Year by Smart Choice Insurance.
As a small insurance agency, Oxford Risk has demonstrated exceptional customer service and expertise in commercial insurance, making it stand out amongst its peers.
Oxford Risk offers a range of commercial insurance products, including general liability, commercial property, workers' compensation, and more.
Oxford Risk LLC is an Ohio-based independent insurance agency, with locations in Pennsylvania and Ft. Meyers, Florida, specializing in commercial insurance products.