Author: Heather Manley

Whether it’s tax fraud, accounting fraud, Medicare fraud, or workers’ comp fraud, it’s all the same thing: Lying for money. Anyone who touches a workers’ compensation claim, including claimants, employers, lawyers, insurance companies, and doctors, have an opportunity to profit from lying. Of course, people intending to commit fraud try to avoid detection, so what […]

ELEVATE 2017 was a great success. Thank you to all of our attendees!!! In case you didn’t receive the presentations, they are linked below for your convenience.  Bending the Work Comp Cost Curve 2017 Presenter Bios – Neal Stehly & Jon McPheters ELEVATE Stretch Break Ergonomics and Working with Millennials 2017 Presenter Bio – Kathy […]

Estimates suggest that the lifetime prevalence of back pain in occupational workers ranges from 50-84%. Work related back pain can range from the neck down to the lower back and can have serious effects on employees in the workplace. In this article, Dr. Michael Hollstegge, Physical Therapist for WorkPartners Occupational Health Specialists, address the importance […]

California just became the fifth state, plus Washington D.C., to allow the recreational use of marijuana. Of course, California had already legalized marijuana for medical purposes, but does this new law change the landscape for employers? How does this affect workplace drug testing policies and employment actions that might occur as a result of a […]

“The current debate about workplace wellness has called into question virtually every aspect of wellness programs. Commentators have railed against them, with some asserting that they are not only worthless but are also a morale disaster and a stealthy way to shift more coverage costs onto employees.” The featured article this week is written by […]

  Splints, also known as braces and supports, are frequently used by workers suffering from a musculoskeletal injury (MSI). As these injuries are often caused by overuse of the wrist, the most common wrist splints are devices that immobilize the wrist. Medical professionals endorse this technique as being useful for preventing injury or as treatment […]

On November 8, 2016, California voters passed Proposition 64, legalizing “recreational” marijuana. Employers now have more questions than ever. On November 9, 2016, the California Workers’ Compensation Institute published an article entitled, “Working Through the Haze: Implications of Legalized Marijuana for California Workers’ Compensation System.” The article discusses the history of this movement, the current […]

It’s hard to believe the holidays are here, but they are! Our sincerest thanks go out to all of our partners for putting your trust in us for the health and well-being of your employees. We are proud of the care we provide and will strive to be even better in 2017! We wish each […]

Flu season is approaching once again and the time to protect ourselves with the flu vaccine is now. The three main ways that experts say you can reduce your risk of getting the flu are good hand hygiene, avoiding sick people during the flu season, and getting vaccinated. Frequent hand washing using proper technique is […]

On September 26, 2016, the San Diego Business Journal published an article highlighting a new alternative to conventional health insurance. WorkPartners is proud to endorse this effort and will be working collaboratively with XiMED and Key Benefits Administrators to roll this opportunity out to the North County Business Community. Click here to read the full article. […]