US World Report College Study Settlements for Minors
According to a recent study published by US News & World Report, college tuition, and fees have risen significantly at all levels.
Proposed Rule on Liability MSAs – Delayed, Delayed, Withdrawn
When Shakespeare wrote Much Ado About Nothing, it could very well have been about the often debated and still unresolved issues surrounding liability settlements involving Medicare beneficiaries.
A New Era for California Medical Malpractice Claims
Recently, California Governor Newsom signed a bill amending the Medical Compensation Reform Act (MICRA), which addresses medical malpractice claims in California, the first changes made to MICRA since the act was passed in 1975.
Diversity in Learning Styles
Have you ever noticed that you learn more under certain circumstances than others? Maybe you learn more from watching a YouTube video than from reading a manual. Some others struggle to retain verbal directions and need time to sit and read them carefully. These people are generally good notetakers!
7 Tips To Resolve Legacy Claim Files
Legacy Workers’ Compensation claims are cases that have been aging for months, years, or even decades. These claims are often difficult to resolve and earn their place under the title "legacy,” also known as “aged pending claims.”
Medicaid Beneficiary Liens in Third Party Liability Cases
On March 8, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sent a letter to all state Medicaid Directors in the United States suggesting they create or update their state plans to assert Medicaid Liens whereby monies have been paid on behalf of Medicaid Beneficiaries who have Third Party Liability Claims.
IFS Announces Data Security Achievements with HIPAA HITECH, SOC2 and SOC3
Integrated Financial Settlements continues to lead the industry in reducing risk and improving client confidence in compliance and security.
Conflict at Work: Let’s Be Honest
All conflict starts with one issue: communication. Luckily, the issue can also be its own solution with a little effort. Conflict is not inherently negative. Conflict is actually a necessary part of growth and change. As individuals, we will naturally have thoughts, feelings, and values that differ from those around us. These differences can make it difficult to understand and relate to each other causing interpersonal conflict from the time we’re kids on the playground to adults in the office.
Mindfulness When Working with Black Women
All women have been challenged by gender bias in the workforce, but you may be unaware of some specific difficulties Black women face at work. According to the 2019 U.S. Census, all women were paid 83% of what non- Hispanic white men were paid. In comparison, Black women were paid only 63% of the earnings of their white male counterparts who worked the same jobs. This is why mindfulness when working with Black women is important.
Age Discrimination in the Workplace
One commonly overlooked work discrimination factor is age. Individuals aged 40 and over are protected under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967. This act bans using age as a determining factor in hiring, promotion, or other work incentives. While both older and younger employees may experience some form of age discrimination, this article will focus on the experiences of older professionals.