title: The art of directing a workers' compensation claim: personal observations on the role of the workers' compensation claim adjuster.
abstract: Workers' compensation claims are becoming more complex and expensive every day. One of the contributing factors for the increase is the aging workforce as well as federal legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The workforce is aging, mobile, and educated about their rights. The key to avoiding spiraling costs is a strong safety and claims program that is sponsored by senior management,valued by the employees, and implemented by the entire company.
authors.affiliation: Occupation Health and Safety, Exelon Business Service Company, 2301 Market Street, N1-5, Philadelphia, PA 19101-8699, USA. christine.wendt@exeloncorp.com
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wendt
authors.forename: Ted
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Emmett
mesh_terms: D004608:Eligibility Determination; D006801:Humans; D007342:Insurance Benefits; D007345:Insurance Claim Review / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024382:Professional Role; D014481:United States; D014942:Workers' Compensation / Q000458:organization & administration*