Commercial Lines

Perhaps we can find a way to reward injured workers for doing the right thing. And perhaps we can use Utilization Review as a tool, and not as a crutch, to make smarter decisions about the treatments we approve. We can shortcut the unnecessary and costly Utilization Review and give injured workers the best possible chance to recover. Its the right thing to do. And its good business, as well.|

A recent denial of a Petition for Writ of Review by a pharmaceutical lien provider demonstrates the burden of disclosure of acquisition costs as a prerequisite for recovery in pharmaceutical lien proceedings.|

While an employer is not required to create a position for an injured worker who seeks accommodation, an employer must do an investigation of all available positions which the employee is qualified for and could fill.|